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,...
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...
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 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...
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...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.