Therapeutic Approaches

Unfiltered Therapy uses an integrative systemic framework that draws from multiple evidence-based and postmodern approaches. Treatment is tailored to each client’s nervous system, relational context, and lived experience rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Approaches utilized may include:

• Integrative Systemic Therapy – Understanding distress within relational, cultural, and environmental systems

• Polyvagal Theory–Informed Therapy – Supporting nervous system regulation, safety, and connection

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought and behavior patterns

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Addressing trauma-related beliefs and meaning-making

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) – Gradual and supported exposure to trauma-related memories and cues

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Strengthening attachment and emotional connection in relationships

• Narrative Therapy – Externalizing problems and reshaping personal narratives

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – Identifying strengths, resources, and workable change strategies

• Reality Therapy – Increasing personal responsibility and values-based decision-making

• Social Constructionist and Postmodern Approaches – Exploring how language, culture, and power shape identity and experience

Not all approaches are used with every client; treatment is collaboratively determined based on goals, readiness, and clinical fit.

Clients I Work With

Unfiltered Therapy works with adults and couples seeking meaningful change, greater self-understanding, and improved emotional and relational functioning. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, challenges related to self-worth, and the cumulative stress of everyday life. The practice also has experience working with veterans and individuals addressing military-related experiences, identity shifts, and relational stressors. Couples and partners seeking support around communication, connection, conflict, and emotional safety are welcome.

To ensure ethical and effective care, Unfiltered Therapy does not provide services for children or adolescents, substance use treatment as a primary concern, personality disorders, or court-mandated therapy. When a client’s needs fall outside the scope of this practice, appropriate referrals are provided whenever possible.