Authentically You Psychotherapy

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Authentically You Psychotherapy

Available in person in Oak Park, or virtually from anywhere in Illinois.

Personalized, compassionate, and inclusive therapy to support individuals through all stages of their reproductive and perinatal experiences through individual and group therapy.

12/22/2025

Meet the team behind Authentically You Psychotherapy 🤍

We’re a group of perinatal psychotherapists who support individuals through all stages of their reproductive and perinatal experiences.

Our work is grounded in deep clinical training and lived experience, along with the belief that you shouldn’t have to explain or justify your experience to feel supported.

✨Delena and Milana are accepting new clients
✨In-network with BCBS PPO plans
✨Private pay
✨Virtual and In-Person options available

Learn more about the team and book a 15-minute consultation at aypsych.com

12/18/2025

Showing up for conversations people don’t get to have out loud very often. Such a privilege. An honor.

Also, fidgets aren’t distractions. They’re anchors.

Regulation matters for both people in the room.

12/05/2025

Trying to conceive adds a layer of invisible weight to a season that already asks a lot of us.

You might be managing joy and heartbreak in the same hour, excusing yourself from rooms that feel too loud, or rehearsing answers to questions you wish no one would ask.

None of that means you’re doing anything wrong, it means this is hard.

Give yourself permission to protect your peace, notice the moments of comfort, and be held by people who understand the terrain you’re walking.

💫Saying no is a boundary
💫Leaving early or not attending at all is honoring your capacity, not letting people down
💫Limiting who knows about your TTC is protection, not secrecy
💫Removing yourself from triggering conversations is emotional safety, not avoidance

Your heart deserves nothing but gentleness this holiday season.🫶🏽

12/03/2025

OCD and anxiety don’t take breaks, especially during tender seasons like fertility treatments, pregnancy, or postpartum. For many people, these experiences can actually turn the volume up on symptoms.

Intrusive “what if” thoughts get louder. Doubts feel heavier. The pressure to make the “right” decision can feel overwhelming. And the shame that comes with thoughts you don’t feel safe saying out loud can be so isolating.

If this is your reality, please know this: you’re not overreacting, you’re not dramatic, and you’re certainly not alone.

This is why Milana is so passionate about supporting people who are navigating both OCD/anxiety and the emotional complexities of fertility and new motherhood. The overlap is real. The impact is real. And you deserve support from someone who truly understands the weight of it, both clinically and personally.

Your experience matters. Your feelings make sense. And healing is absolutely possible.

Book with Milana today: https://www.aypsych.com/milana-peharlcpc

11/25/2025

💫Welcome to the team, Delena!💫

I’m so excited to introduce our newest therapist, who brings deep expertise in trauma, grief, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care, and a grounded, compassionate approach to supporting clients through life’s most vulnerable moments.

She has a special passion for working with individuals navigating fertility challenges, PCOS, and grief, drawing from her own lived experiences to create a warm, empowering space for healing.

We are so lucky to have Delena join our practice.
Her full profile will be live on the website next week!

11/24/2025

How I Grew on Social: What’s Worked for Me

I’m teaching a one-hour live training on the exact strategies that helped me grow my social media, attract the RIGHT followers, and finally feel clear about showing up online.

So many people have been asking, “how did you grow your social media account?”

I’m no expert in this, but there’s some things that have been helpful for me that I’d love to share.

🗓 Wednesday, December 3rd
⏰ 7–8pm CST
💵 $47

If social media feels confusing, overwhelming, or like “one more thing”… this hour will change how you approach it.

You’ll learn the simple strategies I use every day: what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to show up in a way that feels natural and converts.

🎟 Registration is open. Grab your spot.

ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-i-grew-on-social-whats-worked-for-me-tickets-1974902855604?aff=oddtdtcreator

Link also in the bio ⬆️

11/18/2025

Took this mirror selfie at a summit because it captured a truth I’m finally owning:

Some days I feel grounded and confident, and other days I’m navigating the beautiful chaos of being a neurodivergent business owner, mom, wife, a new dog mama, and so much more!

I’ve never been comfortable being “on the spot.” My dad was always the one in the spotlight and thrived in that light. I grew up learning to blend into the background.

Now, I’m slowly learning that stepping forward doesn’t have to feel like pressure.

It can feel like claiming my place.

It feels like growth…well, it is growth. Let me name that for myself.

If you’re balancing many identities too, you’re not alone. We’re doing great.

11/17/2025

🚨NEW GROUP ALERT🚨

Pregnancy after infertility can be filled with hope, fear, gratitude, and grief often all at once. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our Pregnancy After Infertility Support Group, led by Milana Pehar, LCPC, is re-launching to offer a space to exhale, feel understood, and connect with others walking this path.

Details:
• Meets: Biweekly Wednesdays
• Time: 7:15–8:30pm
• Cost: $50 per group
• Location: Virtual

We’ll get started as soon as we have enough people enrolled.

Visit aypsych.com or go to the link ⬆️ to register.

11/12/2025

Just us - the humans behind the sessions, the groups, and the support we love to offer.

Thanks for being here and being part of this community.🫶🏽

11/04/2025

✨ New Group Alert ✨

If you’re navigating secondary infertility, you’re not alone.

Balancing the heartache of trying to grow your family again while parenting the child(ren) you already have can be incredibly isolating.

Our new biweekly support group for secondary infertility offers a space to process, connect, and find understanding among others walking a similar path.

📅 Meets biweekly on Thursdays (Telehealth)
💰 $50/group
👩‍💻 Led by me, Kendra A. Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C

We’ll begin once enough members join — if this speaks to you, I’d love to have you.

💬 Send me a message or visit aypsych.com to join.

10/30/2025

Halloween reminds us how easy it can be to put on a mask.🎭

When you’re struggling with infertility or pregnancy after infertility, sometimes that mask looks like:
🕸 Smiling at baby announcements
🕸 Saying “I’m fine” when you’re not
🕸 Pushing through when your heart feels tired

If you’re tired of wearing that mask, therapy can be a place to finally take it off.

10/29/2025

Pregnancy OCD is having an intrusive thought that feels terrifying and out of character, then spiraling in guilt for even thinking it.

For those who’ve struggled with infertility, these thoughts can feel even more intense. After years of hoping, planning, and worrying about whether a pregnancy would even happen, your brain can become hyper-alert to any potential “risk” to your baby. Intrusive thoughts may show up more frequently, and the guilt can feel heavier, because you’ve already endured so much to get here.

But here’s the truth: intrusive thoughts are a symptom of anxiety, not a reflection of your intentions, your safety, or your love for your baby.
Many people experience them during pregnancy and postpartum, especially when hormones, anxiety, and responsibility feel so intense.

If this is something you’re struggling with, you’re not alone. It’s treatable. Therapy can help you untangle the fear, guilt, and shame so you can begin to feel like yourself again.

Milana specializes in supporting people through Pregnancy OCD and related anxiety. Reach out today - the 🔗 to learn more and schedule is ⬆️ in the bio.

Address

801 South Boulevard , Suite 6
Oak Park, IL
60302

Telephone

+17736759420

Website

http://aypsych.com/

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