Authentic Therapy

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.

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:
🌐 authentictherapy-mo.com

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.

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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.

Book Online Appointment 👇
🌐 https://authentictherapy-mo.com/contact/

Anxiety can quietly take over your daily life affecting your thoughts, your body, your energy, and even the simplest rou...
05/13/2026

Anxiety can quietly take over your daily life affecting your thoughts, your body, your energy, and even the simplest routines.

It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in a cycle that feels hard to break.

But recognizing what you’re experiencing is an important first step toward change.

You deserve to feel calm, balanced, and in control of your life, even in moments of stress.

With small intentional steps, self-awareness, and the right support, it is possible to begin shifting out of survival mode and into a more grounded, steady state of being.

Healing doesn’t happen all at once, but it does happen.
You are not alone in this process, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

Authentic Therapy provides individualized mental health support in Columbia, MO and telehealth therapy services to the entire state of Missouri.

Therapy and support tailored to your unique story and personal growth journey. Through genuine connection, practical tools, and guidance, therapy becomes a space where you can move forward with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Whether you’re navigating stress & anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem, substance use, procrastination, you don’t have to do it alone.

Your story matters. And support is here for you.

✍️ Request a Free Consultation
Contact us to schedule a free consultation to see if I will be the right fit for your journey.

Visit the website or send us a direct message for any questions you have.

📞 573-416-0801
📧 [email protected]
🌐 authenticthearpy-mo.com


You have 8 hours in the workday, a perfectly color-coded planner, and a list of priorities. Yet, you find yourself stari...
05/13/2026

You have 8 hours in the workday, a perfectly color-coded planner, and a list of priorities. Yet, you find yourself staring at the screen, unable to start the first task.

The truth? You don't have a "time" problem. You have an energy and regulation problem.

When we are driven by high-functioning anxiety or burnout, our "Executive Function", the CEO of our brain, goes offline. This leads to that "stuck" feeling where even simple tasks feel like climbing a mountain. This isn't laziness, it's your nervous system's way of saying it’s overwhelmed.

At Authentic Therapy, we believe productivity shouldn't come at the cost of your mental health. We help you move from "hustle" to "harmony" by:

- Pinpointing the tasks and relationships that drain your battery.
- Learning why your brain "freezes" and how to gently "thaw" it.
- Shifting the goal from finishing the list to meaningful progress.

Is your to-do list feeling like a mountain today?
Let’s find a better way up. 🔗 authentictherapy-mo.com

Meet Seth Showalter, the Heart and Soul Behind Authentic Therapy.As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a dedicate...
05/11/2026

Meet Seth Showalter, the Heart and Soul Behind Authentic Therapy.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a dedicated therapist, and a passionate author, I bring a depth of knowledge and experience to every session.

I hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Master’s in Social Work from Missouri State University, and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Webster University.

My journey through the realms of social work and mental health care has been profoundly rewarding, and I am thrilled to extend my expertise and support to you.

Authentic Therapy was founded in August of 2024 with the intention of creating a space for genuine and compassionate mental health care.

The practice started small, focusing on a caseload of telehealth clients to provide accessible services from the very beginning to now providing a hybrid practice of both in-person and telehealth services.

My aspiration is to be that transformative figure for you. Finding yourself here suggests that you might be at a significant crossroads in your life.

All I ask is for you to show up as your genuine self—no masks, no pretence.

Together, we will embark on a journey to identify and transform the elements of your life that you’re ready to change. This journey is about embracing your true self and discovering the path to a more fulfilling life.

Are You Ready to Take that Bold Step Forward?

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

In a world that rewards "the grind," it’s easy to mistake chronic stress for ambition. You hit every deadline, your Link...
05/11/2026

In a world that rewards "the grind," it’s easy to mistake chronic stress for ambition. You hit every deadline, your LinkedIn is thriving, and you’re the person everyone relies on. But on the inside? It feels like a race you can’t stop running. ☕

If your "hustle" is fueled by the fear of falling behind, a need for perfection, or a constant "waiting for the other shoe to drop," you aren't just driven, you’re exhausted.

Authentic success shouldn’t require you to abandon your well-being. 🌿

When we live in a state of high-functioning anxiety, we aren't actually present for the lives we’ve worked so hard to build. At Authentic Therapy, we help career-driven women:

• Identify the difference between healthy drive and fear-based urgency.
• Set boundaries that protect their peace without sacrificing their goals.
• Heal the "imposter syndrome" that whispers you aren't doing enough.

Ready to trade the "hustle" for harmony? Let’s talk. 🔗 authentictherapy-mo.com

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

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