People Tell Me I’m ColdHearted and That I Need to Connect With My Feelings. Why?- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with High Achievers
It’s not uncommon for people to ask me about emotions. Maybe you’re wondering why you’ve been viewed as coldhearted. Maybe you have noticed your reaction to an event differs greatly from the reaction of another person, and it’s made you curious. As an Atlanta...
It’s The Summer And I’m Supposed To Be Having Fun, But Instead I’m Anxious All The Time! Tips For Managing Your Anxiety From An Atlanta Anxiety Counselor
Summer is here and everyone is finally out and about! You should be thinking about sun and fun but the only thing on your mind is how anxious you feel. What’s up with that? It’s not your imagination. The fact is, summer anxiety is a real thing! Just like seasons can...
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...
If Striving for Perfection is ‘Unhealthy’, then Do you Just Expect Me to Be Lazy? – Tips from An Atlanta Therapist Who Works with CEO’s and Leaders
As a high achiever, you have reached your leadership position by working hard, dedicating yourself to your craft, and setting your goals to exceed standards. In some ways, this has worked out well: You may have financial security and be viewed as a leader/expert in...
Three Months Into the New Year and I’ve already Failed – Tips from an Atlanta Therapist
New Year’s is historically a time for well-intentioned resolutions, a blank slate, and a reset. We enter January determined to not fall into the same behaviors and patterns that, in previous years, kept us from where we want to be. We’re optimistic with our hopes,...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.