Helpful Articles
We Don’t Connect Emotionally – Atlanta Couples counselor observations
As a couples counselor in Atlanta, I hear it all too often... "We just don't connect." Sitting in my office facing a couple that just started couples therapy with me, I see the frustration in their eyes. Often, the story goes that at the beginnin of their relationship...
I know I should stay calm, But I just can’t let go of the anxiety – An atlanta counselor comments
We've almost all experienced the pull of two parts of us. One that knows logically that we should do a certain thing, and another that just cannot do that healthy thing and instead needs to be anxious, angry, lazy, or engage in unhealthy behaviors like alcohol use or...
Turning Towards, Repairs, and Conflict with your spouse – Tips from an Atlanta couples counselor
In the middle of an argument my husband said 'We need to stop talking about this before I get really angry.' I was furious. How could he just cut me off like that? And what exactly is he insinuating? Am I supposed to be scared of his anger? I really wanted to go down...
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...
Couples therapy in Atlanta – The best questions to ask to find The right one for you
You've been struggling to connect in your relationship lately. You're just not sure where the spark went and you find yourself avoiding conversations because everything turns into a fight. Still, you know that there's a lot of love between you and you'd like to...
My Relationship is at it’s worse, now what? – Comments from an Atlanta couples counselor
Your relationship started out amazing. You had lots of fun together, you laughed together, it just made sense to be together. And yet over the years something has shifted. You're realizing you just can't quite figure out how to connect with eachother. You're arguing a...
It’s a New Year, now what? – Comments from an Atlanta Counselor
Bringing in the new year can be an exciting time for many, but for some it brings anxiety and a sense of fear. It can feel like you're supposed to have accomplished more or done more, and now you're looking back at the year and thinking "Where did all the time go?...
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...
I’m in My Late 20’s and I’m Struggling. Why Is This So Hard, I should Be Happy. – An Atlanta counselor Responds
If you’re in your late 20’s and you are struggling. You’re not alone. Our Atlanta counselors meet with a lot of you and there’s a theme here. You’ve had the incredibly difficult journey of going through very formative years during a pandemic. If we think back on all...
Don’t Talk About Mental Health – No, Let’s Definitely Talk About it – Atlanta Counselor Insights
I see a lot of high achievers in my Atlanta counseling office, and one thing is often true. They don’t talk about their own mental health. They’re used to achieving, going at things alone, being highly competent, and having all the answers. And yet as an Atlanta...
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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.