We all have the tendency to talk about what’s going on in our lives with our friends and family. And sometimes, that includes our relationships. As a Bethesda Couples Counselor, I have heard it all. Even the most well-meaning people in our lives can give the...
You feel the disconnect. You see the change. Maybe there is less affection, less communication, and less effort from both sides. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine and maybe you feel like you have a roommate instead of a spouse. You have been...
In response to experiencing Trauma in our life from an event or situation, many will experience traumatic stress. As a Trauma Therapist in Bethesda, I know that Trauma can be one of the most devastating psychological and physical events. Following a traumatic event,...
Sometimes you feel disconnected from your partner. As a Bethesda Couples Counselor, I know this can happen in relationships. One day you realize you don’t even know what’s going on in your loved ones’ life. Maybe work distracts you, or you are busy caring...
Are you experiencing Summertime Depression and Anxiety, and wondering why you feel this way? You may be familiar with the term “winter blues.” It describes a time of the year (the winter) when a person may feel sadder and generally more depressed than any other time...
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.