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...
I’m a Christian But Have Been Really Hurt by My Church. How Do I Take Care of My Mental Health While Also Prioritizing Spirituality?- Atlanta Therapy from a Christian Perspective
In theory, our places and communities of worship should feel safe. We want to be able to trust that the other members, and especially the leadership, will be healthy people. We hope they will hold our confidence, lift us up, support us when we are struggling, and help...
EMDR for PTSD – By an Atlanta EMDR Therapist
As humans, we have all probably experienced something that we would classify as “traumatic.” Also, as humans, we are all unique. Put two people in the exact same situation and one might develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the other may not. There can be...
My Childhood was Horrible. How Can Therapy Help? – Atlanta Trauma Therapist
As an Atlanta trauma therapist, I have worked with many clients struggling to recover from childhood trauma. Sometimes people come to see me when their functioning begins to decline. Sometimes clients will come for something else, and that is later explained as a...
I Tend to Withdraw When There’s Conflict. Is That Bad?- Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict can feel scary and unpredictable. When we sense it coming on, we can often feel transported back to another time when conflict didn’t go so well, and that can make us shut down and withdraw. Our Atlanta couples therapists are familiar with this dynamic....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.