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Making the Invisible, Visible

If therapy and Fight Club have a common thread, it's their first rule: don't talk about it. This code works wonders if you're in the loop, but it's less helpful when you're on the sidelines, contemplating whether or not to step into the ring.

Think of these articles as your insider's guide to therapy.

I'll offer you a candid view of my work as a therapist, without sacrificing the sacredness of my client's confidentiality. Like your favorite reality TV show, we'll delve into the highs, lows, and 'pour-the-red-wine' moments of life for women in their 30s and 40s.

I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible world of therapy for women who think their struggles aren't "significant enough", one blog post at a time.

Mental Health, Self-Discovery KARISSA MUELLER Mental Health, Self-Discovery KARISSA MUELLER

Why are Millennial Women Obsessed with Therapy?

I saw this post from Dr. Becky the other day — the one about how we’ve overcorrected from “kids’ feelings don’t matter” to “kids’ feelings decide everything.” It stopped me.

Dr. Becky (Kennedy), the psychologist behind Good Inside, has become something of a millennial mom whisperer. Her take on parenting isn’t just about raising kids — it’s about how we were raised. And that post, in particular, nailed something I see in almost every millennial woman I work with in therapy - the tension between feelings and boundaries.

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