What Your Therapist Wants You to Know Part 1- By an Atlanta Therapist for Anxious High Achievers
As an Atlanta therapist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I’ve found myself saying the same thing in various ways to many of my clients. There’s a pattern, a natural flow of thought, that many anxious or high performing high achievers experience....
My 20s Should be full of friends and social events…why do I feel lonely? An Atlanta Therapist explAINS
As a therapist for young adults in Atlanta, I know that you can be around your closest friends and your favorite family members and still feel alone. It can sometimes feel like a sense of ‘I am missing something or forgetting to do something.” It’s...
What Nobody Tells you about Depression- An Atlanta Therapist Explains.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression “causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to various emotional and physical problems and decrease your ability to function at work and home.” For many...
College Athletes- Anxiety After the Sport Explained by an atlanta Therapist
Most athletes spend their whole childhood in a sport. They will play all year, travel, and make it a big part of who they are. Some of those athletes will make it to a professional level and some will not. What do you think happens to those athletes who put a lot on...
How to Take a Mental Health Day – Advice from a Therapist for Young Adults in Atlanta
Life can be challenging. It can be exhausting, and sometimes you wake up feeling like sitting on your couch and having no responsibilities besides what to watch for the day. Sometimes, you just need a mental health day. Can you relate? Even when you’re younger, I’m...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.