Helpful Articles
I Can’t Do This Anymore – What We Can Learn From Doing It Anyway – Atlanta Counseling
Have you ever noticed yourself saying I can’t. I can’t speak publicly. I can’t deal with my mother in-law. I can’t stand being around chipper people. I can’t possibly deal with feeling this sad. I can’t eat healthy, avoiding doritos just won’t work. I hear these types...
This Gets Me Nowhere and I Keep Doing It – By an Atlanta Couples Counselor
Ever notice your spouse giving you feedback and you instantly without even thinking give an excuse or explain yourself, or worse you blame them for it? I see it all the time in my Atlanta couples counseling office. There are plenty of things that happen in conflict...
What Mind Do you Use? – By an Atlanta Counselor
It's funny how easily it happens. We get into arguments, we have a challenge in life, we have to make a decision...and we go to our automatic way of thinking. We all have our own way of approaching a conflict or a decision-making process. But most of us are not aware...
Better Sex For Christians – By an Atlanta Christian Counselor
Such a topic for Christians! They struggle to talk about it in church. Sometimes they’ll talk about it with friends. But realistically there is this barrier, this discomfort for many Christians when broaching the topic of sex. It’s almost viewed as taboo. Something...
The One Big Mistake Many Successful People Make…And A Quick Tip for Avoiding It
I’m in a pretty busy area of town. Many of my Atlanta counseling clients are high performing men and women in business. They come to me with a variety of issues… My relationship is suffering. I’m anxious. I feel depressed even though I have no reason to be. I can’t...
Mindfulness – A Note from An Atlanta Counseling Provider
I was watching a movie the other day and one of the characters said something profound. He was teaching a young athlete about mindfulness. He never called it mindfulness. Instead he taught him concepts that I would lump into a category of mindfulness. He taught the...
What to Expect From Couples Counseling in Atlanta – You Need To Know This
Did you know that most couples wait 6 years after a problem starts before coming to couples counseling in Atlanta? That’s right. You have a problem. You wait six years. You let it fester. It becomes rooted in all of your interactions. Why do people wait for so long?...
Struggling with Feelings of Depression? – Atlanta Counseling Tips
Are you struggling with feelings of depression? Just can’t seem to get your spirits lifted, or find motivation to get things done? Unsure how to get yourself moving in a forward direction? Here’s a quick tip: Practice gratitude journaling. Every day write down five...
Finding Peace – Perspectives From Christian Counseling in Atlanta
Here’s a little story to set up what this Christian counselor in Atlanta will try to teach you about peace. Hear me out. I know you’re tempted to leave the page because you don’t have a lot of time. Hang in there. I wake up the other morning, rush to get ready for...
Validate Feelings + The Magic Question = Atlanta Couples Counseling Success
I did a quick 2 minute video explaining mirroring feelings and asking the magic question. These are great tips/tricks for easily helping your spouse feel supported, avoiding defensiveness, and promoting connection. But, they're harder to do than you would think. Check...
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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.