Helpful Articles
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...
We Fight Way Too Much. How Do We Fix it? – Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict is inevitable and healthy. It signals that something needs to change and if we view conflict as an opportunity for connection, it can draw us closer to one another. As an Atlanta couples therapist, I’ve seen many different conflict styles. Here are some...
How Do I feel? Happy or Mad. That’s It, but my friends tell me there are more feelings than that. Help.- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with high achievers
Do you feel as though you don’t understand your friends’ emotions? Is it difficult to relate to people who regularly express how they feel? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to verbalize how they are feeling. As an Atlanta therapist who works...
People Tell Me I’m ColdHearted and That I Need to Connect With My Feelings. Why?- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with High Achievers
It’s not uncommon for people to ask me about emotions. Maybe you’re wondering why you’ve been viewed as coldhearted. Maybe you have noticed your reaction to an event differs greatly from the reaction of another person, and it’s made you curious. As an Atlanta...
It’s The Summer And I’m Supposed To Be Having Fun, But Instead I’m Anxious All The Time! Tips For Managing Your Anxiety From An Atlanta Anxiety Counselor
Summer is here and everyone is finally out and about! You should be thinking about sun and fun but the only thing on your mind is how anxious you feel. What’s up with that? It’s not your imagination. The fact is, summer anxiety is a real thing! Just like seasons can...
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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.