As a Tampa Couples Therapist, I have gotten familiar with some of the main issues that seem to negatively impact relationships. The Gottman Method highlights these main issues using a metaphor- The Four Horseman. This describes four communication styles that could...
If you are in a relationship, you may wonder what the secret is to make the relationship last. What are the biggest differences between couples who make it five years, and ones who make it 50 years (or more)? I know it can be difficult to know where to start when it...
When you are in your 20’s, Social media is not necessarily something new. But for some, it had the potential to slowly take over our lives at a young age. Some of us were probably in middle school or high school begging for a Facebook account. Many of us...
When you’re considering meeting with a Tampa counselor, you might feel some nervousness or uncertainty. This can be amplified if a) You’ve never been in therapy and don’t know what to expect, or b) You’ve been in therapy and now you’re dreading having to start over...
Few things feel more demoralizing than thinking that you have something beat and then it resurfaces. Our Tampa anxiety counselors see this from time to time. Unfortunately, this seems to be a common experience lately, especially in terms of dealing with the pandemic...
I'm Mikela Hallmark, founder of Rise Counseling in Tampa, FL. 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.