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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
Management Team
![Heather Putney](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Heather.jpg)
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
![Monica Kaule](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Monica.jpg)
Monica Kaule
PhD, LPC, EMDR, CSAT
Clinical Director
Clinical Telehealth Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions, & Trauma
![Chris Burd](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ChrisBurd_resized-e1654008362425.png)
Chris Burd
MA, LAPC, NCC
Business Development Director
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Couples, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
![Amanda Chamberlain](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/achamber.jpg)
Amanda Chamberlain
MSCP, LPC, EMDR-CIT, CPTT
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Partners, Addictions, & Trauma
Psychotherapy Team
![Amanda Anderson](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AmAnd.jpg)
Amanda Anderson
MS, LPC, CSAT
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Addictions & Trauma
![Lindsey Barker](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lindseybarker.png)
Lindsey Barker
MA, LPC, EMDR
Clinical Therapist for Individuals & Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Substance Addiction, Trauma
![Sydney Frazier](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/frazier_sydney.png)
Sydney Frazier
MS
Clinical Therapist for Individuals
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Children & Adolescents
![Becca Hovermale](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/becca_hovermale.png)
Becca Hovermale
MS, LAPC, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Therapist for Individuals, Couples and Families
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Families, Individuals, Parenting, Life Transitions, Sex Addiction, LGBTQIA+
![Ry Keenan](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rykeenan.png)
Ry Keenan
MSEd, LPC
Clinical Therapist for Individuals and Couples
(he/him/his)
Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Gambling Addiction
![Christina Murzynski](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/option3.png)
Christina Murzynski
MS
Clinical Therapist for Individuals and Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Addiction, Disability, Identity, Adjustment, Depression/Anxiety, Grief.
![Michelle Parmelee](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/parmeleeMichelle.png)
Michelle Parmelee
MS, LPC
Clinical Therapist for Individuals and Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Grief, Communication, Trauma, Relationship Conflicts
![Ariane Saladino](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/arianesaladino1.png)
Ariane Saladino
MS, LPC
Clinical Therapist for Individuals and Groups
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Mood Disorders, Trauma, and Group
![Cecilia Wishneski](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cwishneski.png)
Cecilia Wishneski
MS, LAPC
Clinical Therapist for Individuals and Couples
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Couples, Individuals, Families, Autism, Sexuality, Anxiety, Depression
![Stephanie Yorty](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/yorty_stephanie-1.png)
Stephanie Yorty
MSW, LSW, CSAT Candidate
Clinical Therapist for Individuals
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Individuals, Addiction, Anxiety/Depression, Grief, Trauma, Farm Response Certified
Neurotherapy Team
![Janna Clark](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/janna.png)
Janna Clark
MS
Neurotherapy Technician
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Neurotherapy Treatment, Adults, Children
![Julianna Perri](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/juliannaperri.png)
Julianna Perri
BS
Neurotherapy Technician
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Neurotherapy Treatment, Adults, Children
![Kai Smith](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kai_Smith.png)
Kai Smith
BA
Neurotherapy Technician / Office Administrator
(he/him/his)
Specialties: Neurotherapy Treatment, Adults, Children
Counseling Interns
![Sydney Adams](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/adamssydney.png)
Sydney Adams
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(she/her/hers)
Specialties: Children & Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism
![Trevett Hooper](https://untetheredtherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/trevetthooper.png)
Trevett Hooper
Master’s Level Counseling Intern
(he/him/his)
Specialties: Individuals, Couples, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Transition
employment opportunities
We are hiring!
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.
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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.