Spirituality and Mental Health – Atlanta Therapy from a Christian Perspective
Religion and spirituality have an interesting history in the mental health field. Initially regarded as pathological by mental health professionals, spirituality is being recognized as an important dimension in holistic care. In fact, asking about a client’s...
Someone Told Me I Should Get EMDR for My Trauma – Info from an Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Trauma and its effects can be awful and overwhelming to live with. When something traumatic happens, you might wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again. You might be feeling frustrated when confronted with reminders of your trauma. Maybe you’ve been feeling shame...
Ways To Cope With Loneliness – From An Atlanta Anxiety Therapist
Are you struggling with loneliness? You’re not alone. A 2017 national survey found that about 50% of Americans reported feeling alone sometimes or almost always. Since the onset of the pandemic, social restrictions have created a level of social isolation most of us...
I’m Told I’m Codependent. How Else Am I Supposed to Be? – Anxiety Therapy in Atlanta
When I ask you to picture a codependent relationship, what comes up? Do you picture one spouse shouting to the other, “Please don’t leave me! I can’t live without you!” Or do you think of someone who can’t function on their own and needs someone else to manage...
How Am I Supposed To Feel? Facts About Grief from An Atlanta Grief Counselor
Of all the emotions we deal with, grief is perhaps one of the most intense and intensely personal. While we know that loss is a part of living, when it happens, most of us aren’t really prepared for the cascade of emotions that comes. No one really “teaches” us how to...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.