Who We Are, And What We Do
At bareWell, our strength & success lie in the synergistic blend of professional, passionate, and competent styles that authentically foster growth, support, and community among therapists.
Licensure is often seen as the “finish line,” but in reality, it’s the beginning of a new stage of growth. During training, clinicians are supervised down to the details of every note and decision, supported in consistent ways. Yet once licensure is obtained, many therapists suddenly find themselves without that safety net—left to navigate complex clinical work and professional challenges on their own.
Today, with such a high percentage of therapy being offered via telehealth, many clinicians are working in isolation, often without team support. This combination of distance, overwhelm, and lack of consistent consultation has contributed to rising rates of burnout in the field and threatens the integrity of the work we do. Beyond burnout, there is also ethical risk: as clinicians, we are required to maintain access to consultation when cases become high-risk or complex. Without a community or reliable consultative support, therapists are left carrying immense responsibility alone.
Ongoing consultation after licensure fills this gap—bridging the transition from supervisory oversight to collaborative professional support. It strengthens clinical integrity, helps sustain therapists in their work, and ensures we uphold our ethical responsibility to clients and the field. This is why we created this community: to provide consistent, thoughtful consultation that keeps therapists connected, resourced, and supported.
Why is Consultation After Licensure so Important?
At bWc, we understand that navigating the complexities of the mental health profession can be both rewarding and challenging.
Therefore, we offer personalized assessments to provide you with various options to choose from in order to get the best support for your unique needs.
Why bareWell Consulting?
At bWc, our team is not just focused on professional development; we genuinely care about building a supportive network that uplifts each member and generates collective integrity in the field.
No matter which team member you work with, you can rest assured that both are deeply passionate about this work, invested in the culture of the field, and tremendously fulfilled by seeing others live, grow, and embody what it means to be a mental health professional.
Community - We foster a safe, inclusive space where clinicians combat isolation and feel deeply connected to one another.
Connection - We prioritize authentic relationships built on trust, empathy, and mutual understanding.
Collaboration - We believe growth happens in partnership, through the collective wisdom and shared experiences of peers.
Consultation - We provide reflective, decolonized consultation that supports clinical integrity and enriches therapeutic practice.
Competency & Clinical Integrity - We are committed to lifelong learning and maintaining the highest standards of ethical, evidence-informed care. We maintain progressive, generative and accountable practices in order to honor the integrity of the psychology field as an act of resistance towards the generalization, exploitation and monetization of structurally-perpetuated mental illness.
Clinician Well-Being - We honor the healer’s humanity, ensuring that professional success does not come at the cost of health, identity, or balance.
Supporting Principal: Liberation & Sustainability - We support clinicians in achieving personal freedom, financial stability and the unlearning/relearning of psychosocial ‘norms’ while staying grounded in values that uplift both therapist and client in a generative way towards collective progress.
bWc Supporting Principals
Together In This Work
Through our strategic partnerships with the NFL Hall of Fame Behavioral Health and The Hope Desk with Fund Recovery, we vow to innovate pathways to mental wellbeing and foster sustainable change. By leveraging the strengths and insights of various industry leaders, we reinforce our mission of compassion and healing. These collaborations enable us to reach broader audiences and extend our support networks, ensuring that comprehensive, empathetic care is accessible to all. Collectively, we are building a fortified support system that not only addresses immediate needs, but also cultivate resilience and wellness for a brighter future.
Since 2011, Fund Recovery has existed to break the cycle of mental health issues by addressing the funding gap of a person who is struggling and their recovery. Their mission is to support people struggling with mental health or substance misuse who cannot afford help otherwise by directly funding the afflicted person or by assisting those who care for them. Fund Recovery provides financial assistance and scholarships for addiction and mental health services for individuals seeking change.
What People Are Saying
I love Dr. Byrd's HONESTY, directness, no-nonsense approach, and cut the bullshit attitude. All of these qualities helped me feel so much more comfortable opening up and talking about what I was going through. And created a sense of trust that her words really hold meaning and weight. I would 100% recommend this type of consultation to other practice owners or clinicians. And this kind of consultation from someone as experienced as Dr. Byrd is truly invaluable and is worth every penny.
Kelly McKullough, Director of La Jolla Therapy Center
Working with Laura as my mentor since grad school has been foundational in shaping how I show up for my clients as a clinician. Her compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed approach—combined with her ability to continuously tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs—has deeply influenced my own therapeutic lens. She has encouraged me to look beyond traditional methods and to embrace creativity and decolonial practices, which has profoundly shifted how I understand the mental health field.
Arielle Katz, APCC, Groundswell Community Project
Laura’s support was nothing short of invaluable. She walked me through each step of the process with patience, clarity, and encouragement, but she also offered something even more meaningful — her compassion and humanity. That level of support is unprecedented in any workplace I’ve ever known, and Laura embodies the care and compassion that define this community. I will always carry gratitude for the way she helped me find my footing with such kindness and heart.
Dr. Daniela Vazquez, Psy.D.