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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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.