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“I feel like I am not being heard in my conversations, Help!” Advice from a Tampa Therapist
Do you sometimes feel that when you are having conversations or even arguments, you don’t always feel heard? Or the other person might be on the defense of what you are saying to them? It can be hard sometimes to articulate what we are feeling or thinking, even when...
Where Do I Start with Marriage Counseling? Tips from a Tampa Marriage Counselor
Are you and your partner considering marriage counseling? Are you seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Tampa Marriage Counselor to help you through the process? If so, you’ve come to the right place. As a Tampa Couples Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I...
A Tampa Couples Counselor Shares the One Thing That Could Ruin a Relationship
As a Tampa Couples Counselor, I have become familiar with some of the main issues affecting relationships negatively. The Gottman Method highlights these main issues using a metaphor- The Four Horseman. This describes four communication styles that could end a...
Is this ONE THING Killing Your Relationship? A Tampa Couples Therapist Explains
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...
How to Make a Relationship Last-Relationship Tips from our Tampa Couples Counselors
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...
Am I Addicted to Social Media? Signs from a Tampa Therapist
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 probably...
I Think I Want to Try Tampa Counseling, but I Don’t Know What To Expect
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...
I Thought I Had My Anxiety Beat But I Feel It Sneaking Back In. What Do I Do? – by a Tampa anxiety counselor
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 Am Trying to Just Get Over My Anxiety But It’s Not Working. Help! -By a Tampa Anxiety Therapist
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...
I Found the “Off” Button for My Feelings. What’s Wrong With That? – by a Tampa Counselor
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...
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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.