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...
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...
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...
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'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.