Trauma Recovery in Atlanta: A Guide to Reclaiming Connection and Performance
You spend your time wondering if you’ll always feel this BAD. To an outsider looking in, you have everything to show for your effort: a healthy relationship, a successful job, and a reputation for being the one who “has it all together.” You are the...
I’m Going Through a Divorce and I never Thought This Would Happen, What Do I Do? – Thoughts from an atlanta counselor
Your marriage started with all of the joys and sparkle that could make anyone swoon. You laughed together, you dreamed together, you were great. This is how many stories start in my Atlanta counseling office.But then, life happened. You got busy, your career went...
Why People With Trauma Can Feel So Isolated – by An Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Trauma means different things to different people. The thing that stays the same among all people who survive trauma is this: Trauma changes the brain. The brain begins processing all data differently than it did before the traumatic event. It makes new...
Sometimes I Feel Like Everyone Just Wants Me to Get Over My Trauma. Are They Right? – By An Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Trauma is one of the most devastating events for the human brain and body. In addition to working through the effects on themselves, trauma survivors often (and sadly) feel pressure from those around them to “get over” the effects of their trauma. This pressure can...
Tips for Friends and Family of People with Trauma – by an Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Supporting a loved one suffering from the effects of their trauma can be a struggle. Maybe you’ve been confused or irritated by their behaviors or fears. Perhaps you’ve just been feeling very powerless and you don’t know how to help – so you’ve been...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.