
Vision
To empower others to “set themselves free”from the tethers of addiction, shame, isolation, betrayal, relational conflict, trauma, and mental illness.
MISSION
To help free individuals from the tether of behavioral addictions, betrayal, and trauma with the best clinical services; to provide quality training and mentorship to new clinicians; to give back to our community.
OUR VALUES
CHOICE | We believe in the client’s right to determine their own destiny. This is the fundamental value that drives our vision in which we help clients “set themselves free” from the challenges that drag them down and prevent them from reaching their goals.
COMPETENCE | In order to achieve clinical excellence, we provide constant clinical development in the most empirically proven therapeutic modalities. We adopt a holistic, systemic approach to help individuals, couples and families achieve healing as effectively as possible.
CURIOSITY | Curiosity is a superpower we don’t use enough. It is an essence of humility. It gives us permission to not know everything. It allows us to be open to new experiences, information, and growth. It is the antithesis of judgement. At Untethered Therapy, we are committed to approaching each person with curiosity, creativity, and respect. We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to therapy.
COLLABORATION | We believe the client is the expert in themselves. Each of us possesses an inner wisdom that can guide us to healing. One of the greatest causes of mental and physical health challenges are when people get disconnected from their bodies and inner-wisdom (intuition/spirituality). We work collaboratively with our clients while providing a judgement-free environment that supports clients in identifying and leveraging all of their strengths.
CONNECTION | Our goal is to help our clients develop healthy connections with themselves, loved ones, and community in order to improve mental health and overall well-being.
“Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment.” – Brene Brown
COURAGE | We recognize that growth is incredibly challenging. Much like the butterfly’s agonizing struggle to escape the cocoon which strengthens the wings to give it the gift of flight; our life’s challenges can likewise strengthen us to reach our innate potential we never imagined for ourselves. Our mission is to help you see the butterfly within and connect with your inner courage to set yourself free from life’s challenges and enable you to soar!
OUR TEAM

Heather Putney
PhD, LMFT, CSAT, EFT, EMDR-CIT
Executive Director, Founder
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions, & Trauma Specialist

Amanda Anderson
LPC, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions & Trauma

Melissa Babich
RN, BSN, LMT
Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Neuro-Emotional Technique Practitioner, Somatic Breathwork Facilitator, and Neurotherapy Technician
(she/her/hers)

Lindsey Barker
MA, LPC
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Substance Addiction

Chris Burd
MA, NCC
Business Development Director
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Couples, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+

Amanda Chamberlain
MSCP, LPC, EMDR-CIT, CPTT
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Partners, Addictions, & Trauma

Jennah Delmonico
MA, NCC, EMDR
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Families
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Children/Adolescents, Families, Addictions, & Trauma

Courtney Frist
MS, NCC, MSEd, Certified School Psychologist
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, Couples, and Families
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, neurodiversity and attachment injuries with couples, child/adolescent development, parent-child relations, LGBTQIA+ affirming, IFS informed, psychosomatic interventions

Monica Kaule
PhD, LPC, EMDR, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Director
Clinical Telehealth Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Groups (she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions, & Trauma

Taylor Naylor
MA
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions, & Trauma

Amy R. Stoddard
MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Clinical Telehealth Therapist for Individuals, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Partners, Addictions, & Trauma

Shoshana Thaler
MA, NCC, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Trauma, Addictions, Parenting, Life Stressors, Grief and Mindfulness

Stephanie Yorty
LSW, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Therapist for Individuals
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Grief, Trauma, Farm Response Certified

Becca Hovermale
CSAT Candidate
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Families, Individuals, Parenting, Life Transitions, Addiction, LGBTQIA+

Christina Murzynski
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: LGBTQIA+

Elizabeth Sabatino
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Esteem

Delaney Sullivan
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+

Cecilia Wishneski
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Individuals, Families, Autism, Sexuality, Anxiety, Depression
employment opportunities
We are hiring!
Neurotherapy Technician
Are you interested in exploring the intersection of neuroscience and human behavior? Would you like to help people overcome their mental/behavioral health challenges and live more fulfilling lives? Would you enjoy a work environment where you can grow your skills?
Here at Untethered Therapy, we integrate brain based neurofeedback training with other integrative modalities to promote overall health. We are dedicated functional health minded professionals using applied neuroscience to help people of all ages transform their lives. We are looking for a mature, caring, and inquisitive individual who wants to contribute to changing outcomes in the mental health field. Training is provided.
Click here to download the full job description. Resumes can be sent to info@untetheredtherapy.org.
Additional Employment Opportunities
Untethered Therapy has a vision of increasing our reach by adding additional services and programming to better serve the Pittsburgh Area. We are always interested in connecting with passionate clinicians or coaches who have specialties or skills that are compatible with our holistic approach and who resonate with the vision, mission, and values outlined by Untethered Therapy.
If you are interested in learning more about potential opportunities at UTG, please contact Dr. Heather Putney at heather.putney@untetheredtherapy.org.

Diversity STATEMENT
We are committed to do our part in standing against racism and discrimination and providing education, training, support and healing from these wounds. Untethered’s vision is to create a space, not of sameness or exclusivity, but of inclusivity in the broadest sense. As such we are committed to/hiring and training diverse clinicians who are able to accept and work with clients from a variety of backgrounds. We yearn to create an environment where we can be examples of diversity working harmoniously together. We want to be a place where people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, races, spiritual, religious, or non-religious leanings can feel safe and receive healing connections; a place where people will be seen as humans first and feel respected, honored, supported, and cared for.