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5 Things to Look for in an Atlanta Trauma Therapist
You’ve finally decided to stop "white-knuckling" your way through the day. Maybe you’re tired of the sudden spikes in anxiety during high-stakes meetings, or perhaps you’ve realized that your "high-performance" habits are actually just a way to outrun a past you've...
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 person people come...
How Do I Deal with Anxiety when the World is an anxious place right now? – Thoughts from an atlanta anxiety treatment provider
There is so much happening in the world right now. It seems that every time I open my phone, another traumatic situation is unfolding leaving me stressed, tense, ruminating… and deeply aware of how fragile and vulnerable life can feel. And as a therapist, I feel that...
The best anxiety treatment in Atlanta – Options for You
Whether you've dealt with anxiety your whole life or just experienced your first panic attack in your late 30s, anxiety can feel all-consuming. It hijacks your mind, body—often when you least expect it. As an Atlanta anxiety treatment specialist, I’ve had the...
WHY IS MY HUSBAND SO DISTANT EMOTIONALLY – Couples Counselors Atlanta
You roll your eyes as you walk away, the weight of yet another failed attempt to connect hanging heavy in the air. You had opened your heart again trying to express something real, something raw. And once more, he met your vulnerability with a blank stare, a...
What Leads to Divorce – Thoughts from an Atlanta Couples Counselor
The early days of a relationship are often marked by a sense of bliss and discovery. This "honeymoon phase" is more than a romantic ideal, it’s actually grounded in science. Research shows that the first two years of a relationship trigger a particular neurochemical...
What If Tackling Anxiety Was Simpler Than You Thought?
Insights from an Experienced Anxiety Therapist in Atlanta After working with a myriad of clients over the past 14 years in my Atlanta therapy practice, I’ve come to recognize a very clear pattern. Many of the most driven, compassionate, and high-achieving individuals...
Why Do People Cheat? An Atlanta Couples Therapist’s Take
As an Atlanta couples therapist with over 14 years of experience, advanced training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and a specialization in helping couples heal from infidelity, I’ve had many conversations with people devastated by...
Anxiety Treatment ATlanta – ERP, CBT, EMDR, and More – Therapy for Anxiety
Ever wondered what options are out there for Atlanta anxiety treatment? We get this question every day from clients who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready for relief. Anxiety can be incredibly isolating and confusing. It shows up in so many forms: racing thoughts,...
How Journaling Can Help Ease Anxiety: Atlanta Therapist’s Perspective
By Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC – 14 years of experience as a counselor working with anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in the world, affecting more than 280 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S....
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