3 Tips For Surviving – and Thriving – on Valentine’s Day Without a Partner – by an Atlanta Counselor
Loneliness is piercing, painful, pervasive, and heavy. In the best of times, Valentine’s Day evokes mixed emotions. In a pandemic, it can easily highlight the difficulty of dating in the digital age and provoke feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This...
There’s Too Much Pressure From My Family, From Work…How Do I Manage the Anxiety? – Atlanta anxiety Therapy
In today’s fast-paced world, there seems to be expectations from culture, media, and ourselves that paint a picture of how we should be handling the needs of those around us. We feel sick to our stomach, wring our hands, lose sleep, and exhaust ourselves trying to be...
Need An EMDR Therapist? Tips for Finding Your Best Fit From An Atlanta EMDR Counselor
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic treatment that has steadily gained popularity in recent years and for good reason. EMDR has proven to be especially hepful for treating issues such as: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderAnxiety...
I Can’t Get Anything Done. Could I Have ADHD? Info From An Atlanta Counselor
Your desk is a mess. You have unfinished projects all over your house. Work is piling up. If this sounds like you, you might be concerned that something is wrong. All of a sudden, you just can’t seem to get anything done and you’re overwhelmed. You’ve probably heard a...
My PTSD Comes Up on Veterans Day – Tips from an Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Our Atlanta trauma therapists have the privilege to work with veterans. Veterans Day is celebrated every November 11th, and is meant to honor the veterans of this country for their service and sacrifice. Sometimes part of this sacrifice includes trauma sustained in...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.