Helpful Articles
Have you Experienced a Trauma?
As an Atlanta EMDR counselor I frequently work with people in trauma counseling. When I introduce clients to EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) I usually try to educate them about trauma and core beliefs. I explain that our experiences in life...
Signs You Need Some Mindfulness – Musings of an Atlanta Counselor
Mindfulness is a word our Atlanta therapists throw out a lot, but what does it mean? Actually, many therapists use that word these days. It’s a buzz word in the therapeutic community. Why is it so popular? Well, mindfulness is changing a lot of lives. Mindfulness is...
Anger Management and Your Medulla Oblangata – Musings From An Atlanta Therapist
Ever let your anger get the best of you? Ever said something you regretted, hit something, thrown something, punched something, yelled at something, or cursed at something without meaning to? Anger is a tricky thing. Sometimes it can seem to come out of nowhere. Ask...
Where Does My Anxiety Come From -musings from an Atlanta Counselor
The picture in this posting says a lot, but in all seriousness there is so much more to anxiety. Our Atlanta counselors know a lot about anxiety, but do you? If we asked you where your anxiety comes from, what would you say? I’m sure you can come up with a million...
How To Tell Your Friend About US
We've had countless people tell us something along the lines of "I have this friend that needs to see youbut I wasn't exactly sure how to tell him about you. I mean, what do I say? You need to go see a counselor..?" It really is a tough question to answer. Our Atlanta...
People Just Don’t Get Depression
Depression is a difficult thing. Many people who have never experienced depression just don’t get it. Our Atlanta therapists have met clients suffering with depression, who just couldn’t connect with family members or friends because they don’t understand depression....
Loving Me Some Love – More From an Atlanta Therapist
Being an Atlanta therapist is great, and I meet many couples that need help. Therapy can certainly do the trick. But I find that many couples walk into our Atlanta therapy office thinking that the therapist is going to fix one or the other spouse. The truth is, you...
Fun Questions To Ask Your Spouse That May Just Help Build Intimacy – A Freebie From an Atlanta Couples Counselor
Our Atlanta couples counselors know that committing yourself to a relationship can be the most rewarding and challenging thing you will ever do. Sometimes I feel that relationships bring out the best and the worst in us. If done right, relationships cause us to love,...
Help in Tampa Bay
There are many reasons you may seek out counseling, and we wanted to take the opportunity to post some resources for you if you or your family have dealt with domestic violence or abuse. These Tampa resources can be used if you need help. Of course, if you have an...
Therapy Usually Doesn’t Work If….
We've posted several blogs about times that therapy is appropriate for people. Most of the time, our Atlanta therapists can help. But, there are a few times therapy just won't work. Before you read about them though, I would like to let you know that if you fall into...
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.