Things Are Scary In The World Right Now – An Encouraging Word From an Atlanta therapist
Some of my friends tell me they’ve stopped watching the news. It seems every day we are bombarded by sad news of another killing, another shooting, another crime against humanity. The violence seems to create an overwhelming sense of fear and sadness, and it’s hard to...
Coping With Anxiety – How to Conquer It
The feeling sweeps over you, and before you know it you’ve succumb to it once more. It’s labeled as anxiety, but that may not seem like a powerful enough word to describe how it feels. Once anxiety kicks in, it can be difficult to think about anything else,...Anger Management and Your Medulla Oblangata – Musings From An Atlanta Therapist
Ever let your anger get the best of you? Ever said something you regretted, hit something, thrown something, punched something, yelled at something, or cursed at something without meaning to? Anger is a tricky thing. Sometimes it can seem to come out of nowhere. Ask...
Where Does My Anxiety Come From -musings from an Atlanta Counselor
The picture in this posting says a lot, but in all seriousness there is so much more to anxiety. Our Atlanta counselors know a lot about anxiety, but do you? If we asked you where your anxiety comes from, what would you say? I’m sure you can come up with a million...
People Just Don’t Get Depression
Depression is a difficult thing. Many people who have never experienced depression just don’t get it. Our Atlanta therapists have met clients suffering with depression, who just couldn’t connect with family members or friends because they don’t understand depression....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.