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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.

IFS Therapy, Mental Health KARISSA MUELLER IFS Therapy, Mental Health KARISSA MUELLER

What I’ve Learned From the Women Who Always Hold It Together

Most people assume that high-achieving women thrive on tidy kitchens and back-to-back meetings, that they sleep better with a color-coded calendar and a to-do list by the bed. 

But that’s just because most people can’t spell. Lucky for them, some high-achieving women will help them out:

Tidy kitchens? That’s  R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y. 

Back-to-back meetings? That’s B-E-I-N-G-A-G-R-O-W-N-U-P.

Color-coded calendars? That’s N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-Y.

To-do lists by the bed? That’s C-O-P-I-N-G..

And thriving? Oh, that one’s easy. It’s spelled S-U-R-V-I-V-I-N-G. Which is exactly why this high-achieving woman is one goldfish cracker away from L-O-S-I-N-G H-E-R S-H-I-T.

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Motherhood, Local Resources KARISSA MUELLER Motherhood, Local Resources KARISSA MUELLER

Resources for Busy Moms in the St. Louis, MO Area

Calling all Supermoms of St. Louis! You’ve got a lot on your plates—kids to take care of, jobs to handle, and maybe a coffee that's always half-full (or half-empty, depending on the day either way, it’s always 3 hours cold). However, in between the whirlwind of drop-off and pick-up each day, I can help you navigate the bustling world of mom life without losing sight of you. So first - here are a few practical resources for busy moms in the St. Louis area that can assist in reigning in the chaos. Then I’ll get to how I can help through my work as an IFS counselor in St. Louis, MO. 

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