Ever notice your spouse giving you feedback and you instantly without even thinking give an excuse or explain yourself, or worse you blame them for it? I see it all the time in my Atlanta couples counseling office. There are plenty of things that happen in conflict...
Such a topic for Christians! They struggle to talk about it in church. Sometimes they’ll talk about it with friends. But realistically there is this barrier, this discomfort for many Christians when broaching the topic of sex. It’s almost viewed as taboo. Something...
Did you know that most couples wait 6 years after a problem starts before coming to couples counseling in Atlanta? That’s right. You have a problem. You wait six years. You let it fester. It becomes rooted in all of your interactions. Why do people wait for so long?...
Hey ladies! I’m following up my article about things every man should know, with an article written by an Atlanta couples counselor and written just for you. I know, I know. We like to think that he’s the one with the problem. We are perfect angels who should be...
I work with couples in my Atlanta couples counseling office…a lot. And I love it. It’s so much fun to hear about how your relationships started, how you fight over small things, how you’ve gone to bat for eachother. And then there’s the other stuff. I love...
Arguing is like a science. In fact, there are ways to get really good at it. I know what it sounds like. And, no, I’m not talking about winning arguments…at least in the sense that you’re thinking of. But, if you implement these strategies it might be a win for your...
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.
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