Authentic Mental Health

Authentic Mental Health Psychotherapy services for anxiety, depression, PTSD, perinatal mood disorders, OCD, trauma, relationships and more!

We provide individual or family psychotherapy for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief. Specializing in perinatal mental health encompassing infertility, loss, pregnancy, and postpartum.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the service members who gave their lives for our country.We also recognize the families w...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the service members who gave their lives for our country.

We also recognize the families who carry that loss every day. Your sacrifice matters. Your loved ones are remembered.

Today, we pause in gratitude.
Tag your favorite service member below to enter our May Kwik Trip card giveaway!

05/23/2026

We’ve had a bunch of new followers join us over the last month, so let’s do a quick roll call. 🥳🎉

Tell us a little about you—where you’re from and what mental health issue do you either find most intriguing or are eager to learn more about?

Comment for an entry into our drawing for a $25 Kwik Trip gift card !

We’re really glad you’re here

05/23/2026

Therapy isn’t productive because you vent for 50 minutes.

It’s productive when:
You feel safe.
You’re honest.
You’re willing to reflect.
You practice what you learn between sessions.
Change happens inside the room

and outside of it.

05/22/2026

To the Graduates of 2026:

You made it.💪

But if you feel excited and terrified at the same time… that’s normal.

Graduation isn’t just an achievement. It’s a transition. And transitions can shake your sense of identity, routine, and certainty.

It’s okay if:
• You don’t have it all figured out
• Your path doesn’t look like someone else’s
• You feel proud and overwhelmed

You are allowed to grow at your own pace.

05/21/2026

Fixed mindset: “If I ask for help, people will think I’m incompetent.”

Growth mindset: “Learning takes effort. Asking questions helps me improve.”

The most successful people aren’t the ones who never struggle.

They’re the ones who see challenges as opportunities to develop.

05/21/2026

We are proud to support The Climb - Eau Claire The Climb – Eau Claire, benefiting Postpartum Support International and their mission to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health disorders.

They are currently at $2,800 of their $3,500 goal!

If you are feeling called to donate but haven’t done so yet, this is the perfect moment to use this link ❤️: https://give.postpartum.net/.../2026-climb-eau.../e763753

A reminder that ALL of your donations go to Postpartum Support International - Wisconsin Chapter & Postpartum Support International to continue their (over 50) FREE support groups for pregnant and postpartum families + so many other amazing resources.

Thank you to Gonstead for coordinating this wonderful fundraiser for three years in a row!

05/20/2026

Spots are filling up fast! Message to snag your spot!

Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group is a 12-week program held on Tuesdays from 10:00–11:30 AM for adolescents and 4:00pm to 5:30pm for adults. It is designed specifically for adolescents and focuses on building practical skills to better manage emotions and relationships.

Participants will learn core DBT skills, including:
- Emotional regulation (understanding and managing intense emotions)
- Mindfulness (staying present and aware in the moment)
- Interpersonal effectiveness (communicating needs and maintaining healthy relationships)

The group format provides a supportive environment where adolescents can practice these skills with peers while receiving guidance from a trained facilitator.

If you are interested, please email or message us to secure your spot!

05/15/2026

Small habits matter.

– Go outside for 10 minutes
– Drink water
– Text someone you trust

Tiny steps build resilience.

05/14/2026

Relationships need maintenance — just like cars, homes, and our health.

Try this 10‑minute relationship tune‑up:

- Ask: “What’s one thing that’s felt hard for you lately?”
- Listen without interrupting.
- Reflect back what you heard.
- Share one appreciation.
- End with: “What would help you feel more supported this week?”

Small moments of connection protect long-term intimacy.

Strong relationships aren’t conflict‑free — they’re repair‑rich.

05/13/2026

If you saw someone hanging off a cliff, would you help?
- Most of us would answer without hesitation: yes.

The challenge with su***de and mental health is that we often can’t see the cliff. We don’t see who is barely holding on. We don’t see the silent struggle. We don’t see the weight someone is carrying behind a smile.

Suicidal thoughts rarely come with visible warning signs. Many people who are struggling continue to show up to work, care for families, and go about daily life while quietly fighting a battle no one else knows about.

That’s why su***de prevention is not just about crisis response. It’s about connection, conversation, and courage.

- It’s okay to say, “I’m not okay.”
- It’s okay to verbalize your needs.
- It’s okay to ask for help.

People cannot show up if they don’t know you’re struggling.

But when they do know, most will step forward — just like they would at the edge of a cliff.

- You don’t have to be an expert to care.
- You don’t have to have perfect words to make a difference.
- Sometimes preventing su***de starts with something simple:

“I’ve noticed you seem overwhelmed lately. I’m here. Do you want to talk?”

We may not always see the cliff.
But we can build a culture where no one feels they have to hang there alone.

05/13/2026

PCOS is now PMOS!!!

Here’s why that matters.

For years, the name Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) has been misleading.
Many people hear “polycystic ovaries” and think:
– It’s just about ovarian cysts
– It’s only a fertility issue

But PCOS has always been much more than ovaries.
It’s a complex condition that affects:
• Hormones
• Metabolism (insulin resistance, weight regulation)
• Cardiovascular risk
• Mental health
• Skin (acne, hair growth, hair loss)
• Fertility and pregnancy
After years of international collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates, the condition has been renamed:
PMOS – Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

For too long, many individuals with PCOS have experienced delayed diagnosis, fragmented care, and dismissal of symptoms that didn’t seem “gynecologic.”

PMOS acknowledges what patients have known all along:
This is a whole‑body condition.

The transition will take time, and you may still hear PCOS used during the changeover. But the shift represents progress toward better understanding, better care, and better outcomes.

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, nothing about your diagnosis changes — but the language around it is evolving to better reflect the science.
And that’s a step forward.

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2722 Eddy Lane
Eau Claire, WI
54703

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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