← Our team

Laura Bertrand

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) · Connecticut License #005014

Clinical Director

Laura has spent her career learning how trauma lives in the body, and what it takes to move through it: safety, pace, and the right support. She founded Well Being Sanctuary and leads its clinical work, seeing adults in person in Torrington and Farmington and by telehealth across Connecticut.

Credentials & training

  • Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy · Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (PAT-P) · Integrative Psychiatry Institute
  • Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate · Trauma Research Foundation
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher · UMass Center for Mindfulness
  • Brainspotting · Dr. Pie Frey
  • Yoga Certification, RYT 200 · YogaRenew

What working with Laura is like

Sessions are steady and unhurried. Laura is direct without being cold. She’ll tell you what she’s noticing, ask what you want from the work, and let you set the pace. Expect room to be exactly where you are, and honest support when you’re ready to move.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSD Anxiety & depression Chronic illness Life transitions Brainspotting & ART Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
Insurance accepted

Anthem · Aetna · Cigna · Medicaid · Optum

Licensing & telehealth

I am licensed in Connecticut and offer telehealth services for Florida residents. Learn more ↗

Land acknowledgement

“Laura honors the Native and Indigenous peoples who have long lived in sacred relationship with this land, including her own ancestors of the Abenaki Tribe of Odanak. With gratitude and respect, she remains committed to listening, learning, and honoring their enduring legacy.”

#HonorTheLand