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You May Be Causing Problems in Your Relationship if You Do THIS- A Bethesda Couples Counselor Explains
As a Bethesda Couples Counselor trained on The Gottman Method, I know there are four communication styles that absolutely impact relationships...and not in a good way. So, you may be causing problems in your relationship if you do this... The metaphor “The Four...
Three Fun Journaling Styles For Mental Health- From a Bethesda, MD Counselor
As a Bethesda Counselor, journaling is one of my favorite ways to manage mental health because it is so simple and fun! Journaling is the act of regularly recording your thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, and all the other stuff happening in our minds, and...
How to Create A Calm Space at Home for Anxious People-From a Bethesda Anxiety Therapist
Your environment can play many roles in how it affects your mental health. Your mood can have a direct impact on your surroundings. Most of the time it can be hard to have control in our outside environment but the inside, our home, can sometimes be a little easier to...
8 Tips to Improve Your Sleep from a Bethesda MD Therapist
Are you feeling constantly exhausted from being always busy? Is your anxiety or depression keeping you up at night? As a therapist in Bethesda MD, I understand. Sleep is essential to our functioning and well-being. Our brains fuel during a night's sleep, taking its...
What is EMDR Therapy? From an EMDR Therapist in Bethesda MD
Has someone suggested you try EMDR therapy before? With all the various types and approaches of therapy out there, it can feel overwhelming on where to start. From a Bethesda EMDR therapist, here is a simplified breakdown of Eye Movement Desensitization and...
Self-Care Made Easy in 5 Steps- From a Bethesda MD Counselor
We’ve all heard the pop culture chatter about self-care- bubble baths, face masks, manicures, oh my! As a therapist in Bethesda MD, I absolutely love all those things, and the relaxation they bring after a stressful day. Although, I have noticed that the stress,...
HOW TO SUPPORT FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH TRAUMA- FROM A BETHESDA TRAUMA THERAPIST
It can be challenging to see our loved ones struggle, especially when they have experienced a traumatic event. We want to do our best to be supportive, but sometimes we may feel helpless. It is estimated that 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a...
Are These Four Things Sabotaging Your Relationship? Advice from a Bethesda Couples Counselor
When it comes to relationships, it's normal for there to be some challenges from time to time. However, as a Bethesda Couples Counselor, I often see at the root of many relationship issues is a breakdown in communication. So I wanted to share some advice on four...
Date Night Ideas for Long Distance Relationships- Tips from a Bethesda Couples Counselor
Do you need Date Night Ideas for Long Distance Relationships? Read on to learn what I JUST found out... I recently came across the acronym 'LDR'. Being very curious, I tried to figure out the meaning independently and could only come up with 'Last Day of Rain', which...
HELPFUL TIPS TO GET STARTED WITH THERAPY IN BETHESDA
Sometimes it helps to know you are not alone. You may not know this, but as a therapist, I am also in therapy! I like to practice what I preach, which is why I am sharing a few helpful tips to get started with therapy in Bethesda. It’s important to not only continue...
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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.