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THE WORST ADVICE GIVEN TO COUPLES- FROM A BETHESDA COUPLES COUNSELOR
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 worst...
How Do I Get My Partner On Board for Couples Counseling? Tips From a Bethesda Couples Counselor
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...
How to Find Support When You Have Trauma- From a Bethesda Trauma Therapist
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,...
5 Ways to Connect with Your Partner Every Day- From a Bethesda Couples Counselor
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 for kids or...
TIPS TO COPE WITH SUMMERTIME DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY FROM A BETHESDA DEPRESSION THERAPIST
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...
What no one Tells You about Relationship Issues-From a Bethesda Couples Counselor
When it comes to relationship issues, it's normal to desire a quick solution to solve a problem and move on. As a Bethesda Couples Counselor, I hear from my clients that they hope to find a resolution within the first few sessions. However, there is one thing that no...
Is Online Anxiety Therapy Right For Me? A Bethesda Therapist Explains The Benefits of Online Therapy
You may have noticed that during the pandemic, many things went virtual- school, work, and even your doctor's appointments. In addition, online anxiety therapy became a way to safely see clients by offering virtual appointments. Online Therapy is when counseling...
Therapy for High Achievers in Bethesda
My guess is you try really hard at everything you do. Your friends and family may describe you as disciplined, hard-working, and persistent. Maybe you are really driven in your career. You have found great success, yet continue to strive for more. You take a lot of...
Seeking Help for Anxiety and Depression from a Bethesda Therapist
Anxiety and depression, to a degree, are part of everyone’s life. We all worry about things we can’t control or have days where we feel down or blue. But what do we do when these feelings become the norm, and anxiety and depression become our baseline? How do we break...
I think I’m a People Pleaser and it’s Causing me Anxiety…How Do I Manage? – Bethesda Anxiety Therapy
In general, being a kind and helpful person is certainly not a bad thing. However, for some of the clients that I see as a Bethesda anxiety therapist, they tend to go above and beyond to please others at the cost of their own well-being. When we put the needs of those...
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.