Unfettered Counseling

06/09/2025

If Pride feels layered this year, maybe tender, maybe uncertain, I want to gently name that you’re not alone in that.

It makes sense if this month stirs up something complicated. Especially if you’re still unlearning old teachings that told you your love, your body, or your becoming were something to be ashamed of. Maybe you're still walking away from spaces that called your love a sin, Pride can stir old pain. That doesn’t mean you’re not part of it. It means the work is still ongoing.

I hold deep respect for Pride, not just as a celebration, but as a living resistance. Born from grief and courage, from risk and refusal. It’s sacred.

And I want you to know: you don’t have to feel loud to belong to it.

You don’t have to be out, certain, or healed to be part of this story.

You belong here, even if you’re still finding your way; even if it feels tender to hold.

This month is for you, too.

05/21/2025

If anxiety shaped your early world, motherhood can feel like walking back through the fire.

But even in that overwhelm, there’s room for gentleness, choice, and slow change.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m writing from my own perspective of the long arc of healing and what it means to find the space to breathe again.

New blog post here: https://www.unfetteredcounseling.com/post/when-anxiety-is-the-air-you-grew-up-in-on-motherhood-mental-health-and-the-slow-work-of-healing

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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🌻 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...

08/06/2024

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...