Authentic Counseling & Therapy, PLLC

02/18/2026

Good news, Authentic community! We have two new counselors excited to work with you. Please read what counseling intern Lark Steward and therapist Beth Ontrop have to say about counseling. If you’re interested in learning more, you can contact them via their included emails or phone numbers. Starting a therapy journey can be daunting, but we are here to support you. Visit our website today at authenticpllc.com!

02/12/2026

February is a month full of love and relation. It is so important that we don’t forget a very important person in all of our lives that deserves love: ourselves! Use these journal prompts or just free-write about things you love about yourself. Spend some time on you!

02/07/2026

Our community 💚

A huge thank you to Taylor from Authentic Counseling & Therapy, PLLC in Morris 💙 for collecting and donating female hygiene products, hair accessories, and the cutest Ipsy bags!

Another big shout-out to our amazing volunteer Brooke for coming in today to help put the Ipsy bags together.

We truly appreciate this generosity! These Ipsy bags help turn everyday essentials into something that feels special and personal for our clients.

02/05/2026

February is Black History Month! Black people experience additional unique challenges in American society that can negatively impact mental health. Race is an important trait to consider when conducting psychological research, updating mental health understanding within the field, and making diagnoses. We encourage you to be curious and seek out more information.

01/29/2026

https://www.authenticpllc.com/post/the-feel-good-hormone-what-is-dopamine

Check out our latest blog!!!

By Nicole HouckYou may have heard words like “neurotransmitter”, “hormone”, and “dopamine” before, especially within talks about mental health, but do you know what they mean? You have these things called neurotransmitters in your body, even if you don’t really understand what they are...

01/29/2026

Did you know? We have a monthly blog! In the past, we’ve covered things like meditation, brain chemistry, a day in the life of a counseling professional, and more. If any of those pique your interest, you can find our blog archive (plus the new post for this month) on our website! These are quick and easy ways to better understand yourself and those around you. We hope you enjoy!

01/16/2026

January is National Hobby Month! Hobbies can be a great way to strengthen our minds, escape the stresses of everyday life, and explore our own creativity. To celebrate National Hobby Month, why not try something new? You could take up running, crocheting, reading, scrapbooking, woodworking—the possibilities are endless! We encourage you to try something new this month and reflect on how it makes you feel.

01/09/2026

You have probably heard of or even experienced “burnout” before, but do you know what it causes or how to prevent it? Read through this post to learn a little bit about burnout and how to take care of yourself.

01/04/2026

Our most recent blog goes more in depth about seasonal depression. Check it out and plan a few ways to create a safety buffer for your mental health as we head into the rest of the winter season.

By Nicole Houck‘Tis the season for warm coats, sledding, ice-skating, and spending time with loved ones. Winter can be a time of joy and renewal for many. However, for those with seasonal depression (also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Onset),...

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Authentic! If you’re curious about setting New Year’s resolutions that are more manageable and effective, take a look at these tips from the American Psychological Association.

12/26/2025

From everyone at Authentic to you and yours, happy holidays!

12/18/2025

If you’ve been curious about therapy and counseling, there’s no time like the present to start your therapy journey. Nervous about pricing with the holiday season upon us? We have sliding scale pricing available! Rachel Wilburn works from both the Morris office and via Telehealth. See our site for more information.