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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...
4 Creative Ideas to Increase Your Sense of Peace by a Tampa Anxiety Counselor
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...
Everyone Tells Me I Need Time Off, but Vacation Gives Me Anxiety. How Do I Relax? – Tips From a Tampa Anxiety Counselor
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...
3 Signs You Might Be Struggling with Anxiety by A Tampa Anxiety Therapist
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...
3 Tips for Busy High Achievers – by A Tampa Anxiety Therapist
When you’re a high achiever, you tend to never stop hustling. You can always seem to identify one more step or objective to get you to your ultimate goals. But lately, you feel you’re missing out on something. The part of you that keeps driving forward is starting to...
I Get Anxious When Other People Show Strong Emotion. What’s Wrong With Me? By a Tampa Anxiety Therapist
Have you ever been told that you don’t handle emotions well? Perhaps you’ve noticed that when someone is crying or shouting, you don’t know what to do and you feel very uncomfortable. You may even feel like you need to escape or get out of the situation – even if...
How to find the best therapy for you- by a Tampa Counselor
You’ve just started warming up to the idea that you may need some help navigating your life at this moment. Maybe you’re noticing a little more nervousness when you have to present at work, or you’re feeling more stressed out than usual while working on a project. ...
How to Tell if Therapy is Right for You – by a South Tampa Therapist
People develop several different thoughts and ideas about what therapy is and when someone needs therapy. Many people think that a certain pain threshold has to be breached and then they can say it’s “bad enough” to look for help. Others may be convinced that they...
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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.