Don’t Talk About Mental Health – No, Let’s Definitely Talk About it – Atlanta Counselor Insights
I see a lot of high achievers in my Atlanta counseling office, and one thing is often true. They don’t talk about their own mental health. They’re used to achieving, going at things alone, being highly competent, and having all the answers. And yet as an Atlanta...
Mental Health Day – An Atlanta Counselor Comments
Wondering what world mental health day is? As an Atlanta counselor, I love that we have this day and I figured I’d take some time to share about the 2024 mental health day theme, and what we can do to spread awareness about mental health. World Mental health day...
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...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.