“How Can I Build Trust in My Relationship?” 4 Tips From a Black Therapist in Atlanta
What is Trust? Trust can mean many different things to different people. It can be defined as being able to let you let your guard down because you feel safe with someone. Trust can be a sense of loyalty to someone or something and the feeling of knowing you are in...
Do Happily Married Couples Fight? Relationship Advice from an Atlanta Couples Counselor
You may be wondering if the frequent fighting in your relationship means your marriage is doomed. Or if that one couple is in true marital bliss because they never seem to argue with each other. Could frequent fights be a sign of trouble? Do happily married couples...
My Spouse and I Can’t Agree on Holiday Traditions and It’s Causing Conflict. Help! By An Atlanta Couples Therapist
While the holiday season is often referred to as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” several people experience the opposite. Sometimes the holiday season feels more like “The Most Anxious Time of the Year” or “The Busiest Time of the Year.” Couples can easily feel...
5 Tips to Help Reconnect Busy Couples – by an Atlanta Couples Therapist
Whatever stage of life you and your spouse find yourself in, you probably have something competing for your attention. It could be kids’ activities, work obligations, family commitments, or regular commitments for your hobbies. Unfortunately, even the good and...
Why Gottman Method is So Helpful at Reducing Conflict – An Atlanta Couples Therapist Explains
Fighting with your partner can be exhausting, damaging, and isolating. Whether the conflict is constant or you keep fighting about the same issue, you wish that it would just stop. Or that your partner would give in. You’ve reached your limit and are accepting you...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.