A Description of Gottman Method – Atlanta Couples counseling
Our Atlanta couples counseling team is trained in various therapeutic approaches, with one that stands out as particularly effective—the Gottman Method. This method is especially helpful for couples struggling with communication issues. Whether they’re caught in...
If You’re Struggling in Your Relationship – There is Hope – Encouragement From an Atlanta Couples Counselor
Our Atlanta Couples Counselors see it often. You’ve been in this relationship for years on end, and at first, it was beautiful. It was magic. You just seemed to click. You enjoyed your time together, laughed often, and had a lot of fun. There was ease and joy, and...
We Don’t Connect Emotionally – Atlanta Couples counselor observations
As a couples counselor in Atlanta, I hear it all too often… “We just don’t connect.” Sitting in my office facing a couple that just started couples therapy with me, I see the frustration in their eyes. Often, the story goes that at the beginnin...
Turning Towards, Repairs, and Conflict with your spouse – Tips from an Atlanta couples counselor
In the middle of an argument my husband said ‘We need to stop talking about this before I get really angry.’ I was furious. How could he just cut me off like that? And what exactly is he insinuating? Am I supposed to be scared of his anger? I really wanted...
Couples therapy in Atlanta – The best questions to ask to find The right one for you
You’ve been struggling to connect in your relationship lately. You’re just not sure where the spark went and you find yourself avoiding conversations because everything turns into a fight. Still, you know that there’s a lot of love between you and...About Us
I'm Mikela Hallmark, founder of Rise Counseling in Atlanta. We love helping people figure out what’s driving discontent, anxiety, worry and disconnectedness. It is our joy to assist clients with overcoming barriers and finding peace, joy, and genuine connection with others.