Authentic Life LLC

02/24/2026

🌟 Help Us Welcome Madison Cherry to the Authentic Life Counseling Team! 🌟
Madison is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals achieve their mental health goals, improve overall well-being, and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Madison earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Missouri State University (2020) and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University (2025). Before becoming a therapist, she spent 3 years working with teens in adolescent behavioral health, and during her internship here at Authentic Life, she led a women’s substance abuse recovery group.
Madison has experience supporting clients navigating:
✔ Anxiety
✔ Depression
✔ Grief
✔ Substance Abuse
✔ Trauma
✔ Relationship Difficulties
✔ Life Transitions
She believes the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing and takes a client-centered, individualized approach to counseling. Madison incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:
✨ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
✨ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
✨ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
✨ Narrative Therapy
Madison is committed to ongoing growth as she works toward full licensure and is currently under the clinical supervision of Emily Allen, LPC, LCPC.
👥 Madison sees:
• Individual clients ages 10+
• Families
• Couples
💙 Now accepting new clients!
Payment options include self-pay, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.
Please join us in welcoming Madison! We’re so excited to have her on the team and to see the incredible impact she will make. 💫

02/23/2026

We have officially moved! Our new home is located at:

4228 S Hocker Dr. Building 12
Independence, MO 64055.

Our phone number is 816-381-7690

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01/28/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, EVERYONE! 🎉
We are beyond excited to announce that both of our locations will soon be coming together under one roof... our very own building! 🏢✨
This incredible team will finally be together in one place, and we can’t wait for you to experience the next chapter with us! 🙌💙
📦✨ Official Move-In & Opening Date:
➡️ March 1, 2026
📍 Our New Home:
4228 S Hocker Dr., Building 12
Independence, MO 64055
Conveniently located about halfway between our current offices, making it easier than ever to connect with us! 🚗💨
Thank you all for your support. The best is yet to come! 🎊💼💫

01/05/2026

It was only 5 years ago that Laurie Carpenter, LCSW decided to open Authentic Life's doors to the public on the Independence Square. We never imagined we would be where we are today. But wait.... there is more to be revealed in the coming weeks.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year, 2026!

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

Here are a few of our moments from the last part of our 12 days of Holiday Cheer initiative! We have the best team ever!!!

12/22/2025

We had an unforgettable evening honoring our team, filled with great food, gifts, laughter, karaoke and dancing for our Holiday Party this year. We learned that we have some very talented vocalists and dancers among our group of helpers. We are so grateful that we get to do what we do in this life. Happy Holidays from our amazing crew at Authentic Life.

12/12/2025

We're wrapping up the first week of our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer initiative, and we're thrilled to have shared some festive moments with our remarkable team. Our community faces many difficulties, and we aim to be a source of joy and support.

12/07/2025

A journey of transformation unfolds, revealing the roots of a mission dedicated to mental health and wellness. From humble beginnings to a thriving community resource, each milestone reflects a commitment to empowering individuals on their healing paths.

12/04/2025

Embrace the transformative power of gratitude in daily life. Research shows that practicing gratitude can enhance mental health, improve relationships, and foster a positive outlook, making it a vital practice for personal well-being.