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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.