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Seth Showalter

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I am a licensed clinical social worker who serves as a dedicated and compassionate therapist in Columbia, Missouri. With a personal understanding of the transformative power of therapy, I am committed to providing a safe and accepting space for individuals seeking support and guidance. In my debut memoir, "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity" I share my personal journey through conversion therapy; shining a light on the trauma done to the psyche of the individual. I also paint a path towards self acceptance through reflections that follow actual journal entries for every day I was in the program. It's an extremely raw and vulnerable text. ...more

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Seth Showalter I'm currently working on the audiobook for "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity" as well as reading books as research for my next book, "Unravel…moreI'm currently working on the audiobook for "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity" as well as reading books as research for my next book, "Unraveling Faith: Evangelicalism, Mental Health and the Path of Deconstruction."(less)

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Seth Showalter I work as a therapist. I gear my practice towards authenticity and being true to oneself. For these reasons, I felt compelled to share my own story of…moreI work as a therapist. I gear my practice towards authenticity and being true to oneself. For these reasons, I felt compelled to share my own story of trauma while shedding light on the dangers of conversion therapy. I want to be an example of authenticity to the larger public while at the same painting a path towards self acceptance and pointing out the real damage of religious trauma.(less)

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Seth Showalter liked Kathy Bennett's review of Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity: "Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity is a deeply vulnerable and emotionally powerful memoir that explores identity, healing, and the lasting effects of religious trauma and conversion therapy. What makes the book especially compelling is the com" Read more of this review »
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Seth Showalter liked Erin J.'s review of Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity: "Seth Showalter’s Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity is a courageous and deeply moving memoir that blends raw honesty with thoughtful reflection. Through his personal journal entries from a conversion therapy program and his insights a decade l" Read more of this review »
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