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We believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful instruments of change \u2014 and we take that responsibility with the utmost care.<\/p>\r\n <p>Our therapists are trained in a wide spectrum of evidence-based and integrative modalities, and each brings a unique lens to their work. What we all share is a fundamental belief: that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported on their journey toward wholeness.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/contact-us\/\" class=\"t-btn\">Find the Right Therapist for You →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"t-section\">\r\n <div class=\"t-wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"t-grid\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MYN-Enterprise-LLC-1-01.png\" alt=\"Laura Bertrand\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">Clinical Director<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Laura Bertrand, LPC<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Licensed Professional Counselor | License #005014<\/div>\r\n <p>Rooted in evidence-based care and integrative wellness, Laura empowers individuals to embrace their journey from shadow to light \u2014 guiding clients through compacted emotional soil to uncover clarity, wholeness, and quiet wisdom.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"t-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Trauma Therapy<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">KAP<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">IFS<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Brainspotting<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">ART<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/laura-bertrand\/\" class=\"t-card-btn\">Read More →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Allison.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Weyward\" style=\"object-position: center 70% !important;\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">LGBTQIA+ Affirming<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Allison Weyward, LMSW<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Licensed Master Social Worker (Provisional)<\/div>\r\n <p>A fat, queer LMSW offering compassionate, non-judgmental care for individuals 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We believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful instruments of change \u2014 and we take that responsibility with the utmost care.<\/p>\r\n <p>Our therapists are trained in a wide spectrum of evidence-based and integrative modalities, and each brings a unique lens to their work. What we all share is a fundamental belief: that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported on their journey toward wholeness.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/contact-us\/\" class=\"t-btn\">Find the Right Therapist for You →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"t-section\">\r\n <div class=\"t-wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"t-grid\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MYN-Enterprise-LLC-1-01.png\" alt=\"Laura Bertrand\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">Clinical Director<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Laura Bertrand, LPC<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Licensed Professional Counselor | License #005014<\/div>\r\n <p>Rooted in evidence-based care and integrative wellness, Laura empowers individuals to embrace their journey from shadow to light \u2014 guiding clients through compacted emotional soil to uncover clarity, wholeness, and quiet wisdom.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"t-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Trauma Therapy<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">KAP<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">IFS<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Brainspotting<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">ART<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/laura-bertrand\/\" class=\"t-card-btn\">Read More →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Allison.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Weyward\" style=\"object-position: center 70% !important;\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">LGBTQIA+ Affirming<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Allison Weyward, LMSW<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Licensed Master Social Worker (Provisional)<\/div>\r\n <p>A fat, queer LMSW offering compassionate, non-judgmental care for individuals navigating trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration \u2014 with a dedicated body liberation lens and over 7 years of experience.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"t-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">LGBTQIA2S+<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Body Liberation<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Trauma & PTSD<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Neurodivergent<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/allison-weyward\/\" class=\"t-card-btn\">Read More →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pamela_2.jpg\" alt=\"Pamela Karabeinikoff\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">Ages 12\u201325 Specialist<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Pamela Karabeinikoff, LMSW<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Licensed Master Social Worker<\/div>\r\n <p>With a background in education and social work, Pamela brings a warm, grounded perspective to supporting young people through school transitions, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ exploration, and the pivotal years of adolescence and early adulthood.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"t-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Ages 12\u201325<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">School Transitions<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">Neurodivergent<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"t-tag\">LGBTQ+ Affirming<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"\/mystaging01\/pamela-karabeinikoff\/\" class=\"t-card-btn\">Read More →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"t-card\">\r\n <div class=\"t-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wellbeingsanctuarywbs.com\/mystaging01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/we_are_hiring-02.jpg\" alt=\"Mel Coleman\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-badge\">Pro Bono Available<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-body\">\r\n <h2>Mel Coleman<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"t-card-title\">Therapist | She\/Her, They\/Them<\/div>\r\n 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