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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...
How to Manage Anxiety with Mindfulness- from a Bethesda Anxiety Therapist
Feeling restless, having difficulty concentrating, and persistent feelings of worry are all ways in which anxiety can interfere with daily life. This constant worry can disrupt relationships, interfere with schoolwork and affect job performance. As a Bethesda Anxiety...
Do We Need Couples Counseling? 3 Reasons Couples Counseling in Bethesda Could Benefit Your Marriage
Sometimes it’s hard to know if the conflict in your marriage is something that can be worked out together, or if it needs a little professional perspective. However, statistics show that couples wait an average of six years after issues begin, before seeking Couples...
Coping with Loneliness: It May Not Be What you Think-from a Bethesda Anxiety Therapist
If you have been experiencing feelings of loneliness, know that you are not alone. In fact, this is one of the many reasons our clients seek therapy in Bethesda. Since the start of the pandemic, social isolation has only increased, and for those with anxiety, it has...
A simple Mindfulness Trick to ease Anxiety- from a Bethesda Anxiety Therapist
If you are someone who struggles with Anxiety, your mind may often be all over the place. You are thinking about the past, or ruminating over a previous situation over and over again. Or maybe you are constantly worried about things that might happen in the future....
How to find the right Couples Therapist in Bethesda- 3 Tips from a Bethesda Couples Therapist
You and your partner have decided that now is the time to go ahead and look for a couples therapist in Bethesda. This may have been something you thought could benefit your marriage for a while- whether you desire to simply lay a healthy foundation of good...
Do I Need Therapy if I have Experienced Trauma? 3 Signs You May Be Struggling with Trauma- From a Bethesda Trauma Therapist
Recovering from Trauma can look different for everyone. Healing and learning healthy coping mechanisms can take time. When we experience Trauma in our life from a stressful event or situation, our sense of safety and security become threatened. A sense of overwhelm,...
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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.