Unfettered Counseling

04/20/2025

Spring is still yours to claim. If Easter feels hard, you’re not broken — you’re becoming. Here’s how to honor that.

04/11/2025

Officially Certified in Perinatal Mental Health 
…but the care didn’t start today.

For years, I’ve walked alongside new and expecting parents—through joy, heartbreak, identity shifts, and everything in between.

Now, I’ve taken the final step: I’ve completed the exam and am officially PMH-C certified.

This isn’t about new knowledge. It’s about affirming a deep commitment I’ve carried all along:

- To provide evidence-based, compassionate support
- To hold space for the real, raw experiences of parenthood
- To help you feel seen, supported, and not alone

Whether you’re navigating fertility, loss, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma—or just the everyday overwhelm of being a human raising tiny humans—this certification is for you.

Thank you for letting me be part of your journey.

02/16/2025

You are not alone if you have experienced religious trauma, spiritual abuse, or find yourself disillusioned by harmful teachings of high control religion/groups. Gentleness and compassion are two necessary companions as you heal, unlearn, and rediscover who you are.

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Disclaimer: This content shared on this account is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Engaging with this account is not therapy and is not intended as a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. Content here may or may not apply to you.

🌻 FL, GA, or NJ folks: reach out if you're interested in therapy with me via the contact form on my website or via courtney@unfetteredcounseling.com

02/11/2025

Gently inviting you to pause and check in with yourself. Whether you’re feeling grounded or a little off-balance, self-reflection can help you navigate where you’re at and where you want to go. Take a moment for you today.

01/25/2025

01/25/2025

Lately, I've been noticing a few reoccurring themes in sessions - things many of us are grappling with right now, myself included (hey, I'm a human who just so happens to be a therapist! 🤪)

"Oh, you too?"
"Yeah, me too."

(Note: all of these themes were recreated by this author and in no way reflect any former or current client's circumstances or details. If any resonance is found in these themes, then marvel at the univerality of these issues and the fact that we are not alone, even when we feel most isolated and disconnected)

01/16/2025

🌿 Exciting news! 🌿 I am now serving new clients in both New Jersey and Georgia! Whether you're seeking support for mental wellness, navigating life's challenges, or simply looking to grow and heal, I'm here to walk with you on your journey. 💚

If you're ready to begin your path toward healing, please reach out to schedule a session. I look forward to working together!

10/07/2024

Out of caution and care, I'm cancelling all appointments for the rest of this week. If you have an appointment with me this week, look for communication regarding rescheduling. Stay safe out there!

08/26/2024

If you're expecting, you probably have been doing a lot of planning - from choosing your OB care team and attending appointments to creating a baby registry, discussing how your maternity leave will be handled, and setting up a nursery - just to name a few!

In the myriad of emotions, tasks, and activities, we can lose sight of caring for ourselves postpartum. Need a little help getting started? Click below for a 2-minute read on creating a postpartum plan.

Bringing a new baby into your life is an incredible journey filled with joy, excitement, and new beginnings. However, it's also a time of significant adjustment and change, both physically and emotionally. Creating a postpartum plan can help you navigate this transitional period with more confidence...

08/11/2024

Do you have someone in your life undergoing EMDR therapy? It can be emotionally and physically exhausting, so how can you offer your support?

Here are some practical ways to lend a hand during this transformative and healing time for your loved one:

On EMDR session days, your loved one may need some extra TLC from their support system. Discussing the particular needs of your loved one may aid in providing a sense of comfort and safety for them. EMDR therapy can be taxing emotionally and mentally, but also can be exhausting physically. On sessio...

08/06/2024

In an attempt to offer a few more resources, I'm doing the elder millennial thing and blogging again! 😂I know, it's been a LONG while!

Here are some ways to gently center our own self-care, self-love, and self-respect during an election year:

https://www.unfetteredcounseling.com/post/protecting-your-mental-health-during-an-election-year

If you find it helpful, please feel free to share!

Without a doubt, the political landscape can be tumultuous and emotionally charged during an election year. Whether you’re actively involved in local elections, advocating for your rights or the rights of others, or simply observing from the sidelines, it’s important to prioritize your mental he...

07/31/2024

Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, based on your comfort level, understanding of their approach, and confidence in their ability to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

So take your time, ask questions that matter to you, and trust your intuition in making this important decision.

What other questions would you add?

07/19/2024

Wondering how therapy can help you? Therapy isn't just for crisis moments - it's a powerful tool for personal growth and well-being! Going to therapy doesn't always mean that something's wrong.

What else would you add? How has going to therapy helped you?

03/27/2024

EMDR therapy has been getting a lot of hype lately, and for good reason! It's an evidence-based, highly effective modality helpful for a range of individuals. But it can also seem overwhelming and confusing. What exactly is it? Who can it help? Is it a pseudoscience? How long will it take? How does it work? Will it make me feel worse?

Here's a little info to help de-mystify the 8 phases of treatment.

(I'll get into addressing some of the other questions in later posts!)

03/20/2024

Therapy is hard work. It involves a lot of practice with holding discomfort within a safe and affirming environment.

Drop a 💜 if you've ever experienced any of these. I'll go first!

03/13/2024

I see all you cycle-breakers.

You "this ends with me" and "we're gonna feel it to heal it" folks. All you who want more for yourselves and your children. You, who know that self-care is a right, not a privilege. You, whose family-of-origin bootcamp was replete with secret-keeping, avoidance, dismissal, or blame. You, who are co-regulating, apologizing, respecting, and modeling boundaries and healthy interpersonal dynamics. You, who don't dismiss your own feelings anymore or those of your child(ren). You, who know that perfection is never the goal - but that regulation, repair, and empathy are.

You may have inherited the pain. But your children will inherit your healing.

Keep going - for you. And know it will extend beyond you.

03/11/2024

Hi there! It's been a while since l've introduced myself. I'm Courtney Tiner, founder of Unfettered Counseling. I've worked with individuals and couples in Florida and New Jersey throughout the past decade to achieve a greater sense of empathy, agency, and freedom in their lives.

Utilizing a trauma informed and attachment approach, I've walked alongside survivors of complex trauma and witnessed them move from debilitating shame and fear into choice, regulation, and a greater sense of fulfillment.

I see clients in person at calming Clearwater office (located inside a literal spa) and throughout the states of Florida and New Jersey via Telehealth.

***As a reminder, all content on this page is for educational purposes only and does not equate to a therapeutic relationship. Please contact me directly through the contact information in my bio to schedule a consultation or appointment.

03/01/2024

On EMDR session days, your loved one may need some extra TLC from their support system.

Scroll ---> to read about ways in which you can provide that support.

You can read the full article on my website. Link in bio.