Breaking Old Constructs, Building New Community

The future of this field depends on therapists who are grounded, connected, and ready to grow - starting with us.

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Rooted in Connection.

Growing in Competency.

Here at bWc, we believe in the power of relational, reflective consultations and nuanced clinical case discussions in order to deepen understandings of mental health, maintain clinical integrity, and enhance abilities to facilitate meaningful change. Through this collaborative approach, we strive to empower therapists to overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and ultimately elevate the quality of care they provide to their clients.

The bWc team is excited to offer a variety of tiered and package options for clinical consultations with Dr. Byrd and Laura Todd, LPCC. These flexible formats expand on our foundational consults to better serve the diverse needs of professional clinicians and practice owners. In addition, bWc is broadening access to monthly memberships (previously reserved for individual consultees) to qualified professionals across the mental health community. Membership includes live Q&A sessions, access to our vetted professional referral network, and connection to a nationwide community of like-minded clinicians and practice owners, all grounded in bWc’s values of clinical integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

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By Therapists, For Therapists

Dr. Stephanie Byrd and Laura Todd, LPCC, are trusted professionals recognized for their clinical expertise, innovative approaches to complex case conceptualizations, and their abilities to deliver engaging workshops, impactful trainings, and thought-provoking keynote addresses on critical topics in mental health and resilience.

Drawing from both professional and lived experience, they bring authenticity and depth to their work, earning the trust, respect, and reputation that precede them. They are deeply attuned to the complexities of today’s mental health landscape and the systemic barriers that limit equitable access to care. Rather than perpetuate harmful norms or attempt to single-handedly dismantle the system, they founded bWc to foster a community built on integrity, resistance, and meaningful change.

As women with privilege and power within the current system, Dr. Byrd and Laura see their responsibility as using their positions to advance dialogue, action, and innovation—helping move the field toward a more accessible, equitable, and inclusive future of mental health.

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Our goal at bareWell Consulting is to enhance the effectiveness of therapy through generative, collaborative peer-to peer-support. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where licensed therapists can come together for impactful and reflective consultation.

We aim to cultivate a community that supports professional growth through inclusion, shared experiences, and mutual inspiration.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build a trusted community where licensed clinicians can find authentic connection, combat the normalized hyper-individualism and isolation within our field, and feel deeply supported in both their personal and professional lives—moving together toward progressive, collective healing.

Grounded in research that shows authentic connection as a key antidote to burnout and isolation, we provide structured consultation and peer support that strengthens clinical competency, nurtures resilience, and restores meaning in the work. Through collaborative consultation, reflective dialogue, and a commitment to clinical integrity, we create a space where healers can sustain their well-being, grow in their craft, and redefine what it means to truly thrive in the field of mental health.

Testimonials

Don’t just take it from us… Read for yourself!

  • Laura taught me ways that flexibility is key and fostered a beautiful, safe space to grow into one’s therapeutic style. She accepts everyone as they are, and supports anyone to grow into who they want to be. She is intelligent, creative and always remains curious, her presence and insight is a privilege that I will always be grateful for experiencing.

    Tania Gomez, LMFT, Ascend Healthcare

  • Dr. Byrd's ability to speak to both clinical nuance and real-world mental health challenges truly elevates the conversation. She not only engages attendees but empowers them with actionable insights. She brings both credibility and heart to the table, which is exactly what this space needs.

    Ryan Cain, CEO of Fund Recovery

  • Laura Todd is one of the most authentic and inclusive clinicians I’ve had the honor of working alongside and learning from. She consistently holds space for others in a way that honors their full humanity. Her clinical care reflects a deep understanding that mental health is inseparable from the whole person.

    Morgan Humberger, MSW, US Marine Corps Behavioral Health Capability Specialist & Recovery Advocate

  • Dr. Byrd has a unique ability to build trust with those she consults, grounded in her lived experience, values, and expertise. Her perspective not only invites deeper exploration but also opens the door to meaningful insight and, ultimately, liberation from the challenges that confront you.

    Dr. Jason Cencirulo, Licensed Psychologist/ Owner, WithTherapySD