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Authentic Therapy Welcome to “Authentic Therapy.”

Embark on a journey to true self-discovery with Seth Showalter.

Start your path to authenticity with a free telehealth consultation today.

09/08/2026

If religion taught you to fear your own questions, healing may begin with realizing that you no longer need permission to ask them.

Religious-trauma therapy isn’t about pushing you toward faith—or away from it. It’s about understanding the fear, shame, grief, and self-doubt you may still carry while reclaiming your right to decide what feels true, meaningful, and safe.

Your beliefs belong to you.

What would you allow yourself to examine if judgment were no longer in the room?

09/08/2026

Starting therapy can feel like a lot before therapy even begins.

Finding someone who feels like the right fit. Figuring out insurance or cost. Working up the nerve to actually reach out. Wondering what you’re supposed to say when someone finally asks, “What brings you to therapy?”

I want to understand where that process feels hardest—because sometimes making therapy more accessible starts with making the path into therapy less confusing.

So tell me in the comments: What feels like the biggest barrier to getting started?

No explanation. No personal details. Just your vote. 💛

08/27/2026

Learn more: authentictherapy-mo.com

08/27/2026

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

Between academic pressure, deadlines, social expectations, financial stress, and adjusting to a more independent lifestyle, many students silently struggle to keep up with it all.

Mental and emotional well-being play a major role not only in academic performance, but also in relationships, confidence, motivation, and overall quality of life.

Seeking support, creating healthy routines, setting boundaries, and giving yourself space to rest can make a meaningful difference.

Schedule a Free Consultation • • •
• Contact Our Office:
• 573-416-0801
• [email protected]

Know your therapist! ✨In his debut memoir titled "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity," Seth Showalter shares his ...
05/21/2026

Know your therapist! ✨

In his debut memoir titled "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity," Seth Showalter shares his profound journey through gay conversion therapy. Through his raw and vulnerable storytelling, he sheds light on the trauma inflicted on the individual's psyche in such programs.

Seth's memoir offers a unique perspective by presenting reflections that accompany his actual journal entries from every day he spent in the program. This powerful text serves as a guide towards self-acceptance, ultimately leading readers towards their own path of authenticity.
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"I thought I was past this." If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question after a sudden wave of anxiety, a trauma...
05/20/2026

"I thought I was past this." If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question after a sudden wave of anxiety, a trauma trigger following weeks of feeling great, you know how incredibly frustrating it can be. It’s easy to feel like you’ve wiped out all your progress and taken ten steps backward. 🩹

But here is the truth your inner critic leaves out: Healing is not a straight line. 🌀

We often picture progress as a flawless, upward-trending slope. In reality, it looks much more like a tangled ball of yarn, filled with loops, sudden drops, and unexpected plateaus.

Having a difficult day does not erase the work you have already done.

At Authentic Therapy, we don’t expect a flawless, linear timeline. We provide a space where you can drop the pressure to be "perfectly healed" and simply focus on the next right step.

🔗 Connect with us and explore our approach: 🌐 authentictherapy-mo.com

Your diagnosis is a part of your medical history, not your identity. 🩹Receiving or living with a positive status can bri...
05/19/2026

Your diagnosis is a part of your medical history, not your identity. 🩹

Receiving or living with a positive status can bring up a complex wave of emotions: grief, anger, anxiety, or isolation. And while medical advancements have changed what it means to live with HIV, the social and emotional impact is still very real.

At Authentic Therapy, we provide a completely confidential, judgment-free space to help you untangle that weight. Together, we focus on:

• Processing medical and relational trauma.
• Managing the chronic stress of navigating health systems and disclosure.
• Reclaiming a sense of holistic well-being and bodily autonomy.

Take the next step in a safe space:
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It’s okay if you don't have all the answers yet. 📚Authentic Therapy provides a supportive space for students and beyond ...
05/18/2026

It’s okay if you don't have all the answers yet. 📚

Authentic Therapy provides a supportive space for students and beyond to deal with the transition into adulthood.

Book A Session Now:
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Whether you are struggling with the weight of trauma, the fog of depression, or the drain of chronic stress, you deserve...
05/15/2026

Whether you are struggling with the weight of trauma, the fog of depression, or the drain of chronic stress, you deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

My evidence-based approach combines practical tools with compassionate guidance, tailored specifically to your unique journey. Together, we can build a consistent routine that provides the structure needed to reclaim your well-being.

I specialize in helping you with:
• Trauma & Substance Use Issues
• Stress, Anxiety & Depression
• Time Management & Procrastination
• Relationship Challenges
• Self-Esteem & Confidence

Ready to start your journey? Book your online appointment today:
🔗 https://authentictherapy-mo.com/contact/

Authentic Therapy provides individualized mental health support in Columbia, MO.We also provide telehealth therapy servi...
05/14/2026

Authentic Therapy provides individualized mental health support in Columbia, MO.

We also provide telehealth therapy services to the entire state of Missouri.

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🌐 https://authentictherapy-mo.com/contact/

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Columbia, MO
65203

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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