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Tampa Therapist Unveils the Power of Popular Therapeutic Approaches
Seeking the expertise of a Tampa therapist but have no idea what type of therapy is best for you? Explore the transformative power of CBT, EMDR, Person Centered, and IFS Therapy. Discover the benefits of each approach and find the perfect fit for your mental...
Balancing Success and Mental Health: A Tampa Online Therapist’s Perspective
As a licensed mental health therapist specializing in working with high achievers, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in high- demanding positions. The pursuit of success often comes with significant pressures and expectations, leading to stress,...
4 Metaphors to Explain What Your Grief Feels Like- From A Tampa, FL Counselor
Grief is a concept that almost everyone on this earth will experience at one time or another, as loss is inevitable. We grieve because we love, because we care. As a Tampa, FL counselor, I have learned to know that grief doesn’t just happen when there is a death of a...
12 Tips to Help with Task Paralysis- From a Tampa Counselor
Have you ever felt like there is just too much on your to-do list? Or it just becomes so overwhelming you feel stuck? Or when a huge deadline is approaching, and you're so focused on doing everything perfectly that you freeze and leave everything till the last minute?...
“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...
About Us
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.