I was married to a narcissist, how do I heal? – Comments from an Atlanta therapist
You were married to your spouse for years, and are just starting to pick up the pieces from a difficult divorce by seeing an Atlanta therapist. When you first got married, you just thought of them as a go-getter. A high achiever that wanted what they wanted, and knew...
I’m a Leader, Entrepreneur, CEO…I’m Anxious and I’ve Got to Figure it Out – by an Atlanta Counselor
Leadership can be so reward, and so invigorating. But it is also complex and can be isolating, confusing, and anxiety provoking. As an Atlanta counselor many of the CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and leaders that I work with have the honor and responsibility of driving the...
Navigating my crazy family over the holidays
As an Atlanta therapist it is so common to hear clients talk about the holidays and feel a mix of happiness and dread. Happy because the holidays can be full of celebration and novelty which ignites feel good chemicals in our bodies like dopamine. But there’s...
Adapting to a ‘Work from home’ Lifestyle- Advice from an Atlanta Therapist
The work from home life has really changed the game for many people out there that were feeling burnout from commuting to a 9-5 or 8-6 job every day. I definitely see a lot of pros and cons to this new way of adapting to a ‘work from home’ lifestyle. The...
‘My Friends Are Moving Away!’ Long-Distance Friendship Advice from a Therapist for Young Adults in Atlanta
It can be hard when some meaningful friendships become long-distance. As you and your friends grow up, life can take you separate ways. After all, some friendships are those once-in-a-lifetime friendships. The ones where you can be completely yourself with no fear of...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.