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...
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...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.