Anxiety can feel maddening, and not only because of the physical discomfort or intrusive thoughts that characterize it. Many people who suffer from anxiety know its “whack-a-mole” nature, and fear that any relief they feel is temporary. Our Tampa anxiety therapists...
Feelings won’t help anything. How I feel doesn’t matter. It won’t change anything. I don’t have time to feel sad about what happened. I was taught that feelings make you weak and vulnerable to danger. I don’t need feelings. I have reality. If you resonate with any...
In today’s world, we have constant access to any number of things that can bring about anxiety or worry. And these anxiety-provoking situations and headlines are largely out of our control. Still, the news about climate change or the constant political backbiting...
For some people, the idea of vacation brings thoughts of tension relief, adventure, relaxation, and renewal. People enjoy the thought of vacation so much that they plan for it, sometimes even working extra jobs to pay for it. It is frequently thought of as a...
You’re feeling like your life has gotten busier, or that there is more at stake. Situations that would have felt ordinary in the past are feeling heavier now. You find yourself frequently thinking about upcoming meetings, conversations, or family dynamics and it’s...
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.