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I Am Forgetting Everything Lately! Am I Losing My Memory Or Just Stressed Out? Advice from An Atlanta Counselor
Chances are, you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there. Or misplaced your keys. Or even forgotten someone’s name. It happens. And, it’s usually not cause for alarm. It can be pretty unnerving though. Is there something wrong with my brain? This question...
Thanksgiving With My Family Gives Me Anxiety – An Atlanta Anxiety Therapist
For some people, Thanksgiving is a time of gathering and gratitude. Families get together, delicious food is eaten, games are played, and the sounds of the parade and football games fill the house. And our Atlanta anxiety therapists know, this is not the case for all...
How Can Talking About My Problem Help Fix It? It’s Not Changing the Situation. – Info From an Atlanta Counselor
How can talking about my problems make them better? It's a common question for our Atlanta Counselors. And, we get why it's asked. After all, when you talk to friends, it seems like it just stirs up all the pain and you never seem to get anywhere. So, why would it be...
Help! I Need to Calm Down! Try The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique – Tips from an Atlanta Anxiety Counselor
Most everyone has experienced it at least once – that feeling of worry, uneasiness, racing thoughts and dreaded “what if’s”. Life tosses all kinds of things our way that make even the calmest person stressed out. If you experience bouts of anxiety, you know that they...
Finding Your Atlanta Counselor: Tips for A Perfect Fit
You’re ready. You’ve made the decision to go to an Atlanta counselor. Now what? If you’re like most people, the idea of finding a counselor sounds a little overwhelming. Where do I start? Will I find someone I like? Will they understand me? These are questions most...
Why Do My Employees Want Labor Day Off? Work Hard Play Hard is our Motto…- Tips from An Atlanta Therapist Who Works with CEO’s and Leaders
Labor Day is traditionally viewed as the official end of summer. Characterized by BBQs, pool days, and the unofficial beginning of football season, many people aren’t aware of its origins. Our Atlanta therapists love to encourage people to dig into why we holiday. Why...
I’m a Christian But Have Been Really Hurt by My Church. How Do I Take Care of My Mental Health While Also Prioritizing Spirituality?- Atlanta Therapy from a Christian Perspective
In theory, our places and communities of worship should feel safe. We want to be able to trust that the other members, and especially the leadership, will be healthy people. We hope they will hold our confidence, lift us up, support us when we are struggling, and help...
Why Does Everyone Tell me to ‘Just Breathe’ When I’m Anxious?- Anxiety therapy in Atlanta
When was the last time you felt anxious? Was it a first date? Teaching your child how to drive? Your most recent job interview? How did you manage the anxiety during that event? Did you call someone and vent? Maybe you just tried to distract yourself until it...
EMDR for PTSD – By an Atlanta EMDR Therapist
As humans, we have all probably experienced something that we would classify as “traumatic.” Also, as humans, we are all unique. Put two people in the exact same situation and one might develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the other may not. There can be...
My Childhood was Horrible. How Can Therapy Help? – Atlanta Trauma Therapist
As an Atlanta trauma therapist, I have worked with many clients struggling to recover from childhood trauma. Sometimes people come to see me when their functioning begins to decline. Sometimes clients will come for something else, and that is later explained as a...
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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.