Begin the journey back to a self you actually recognize.
Trauma-Informed, Holistic therapy for Perfectionists & People Pleasers in Massachusetts and Maryland
I help high-achieving women and gender-diverse folks untangle from anxiety, people-pleasing, and family wounds so they can stop surviving and start living a life that actually feels like theirs.
You’re the one who always shows up, for your job, your people, your responsibilities. You get things done. You hold it together. You’re the one they count on.
But inside? You’re running on fumes.
There’s a constant hum of anxiety you can’t turn off. You replay conversations. You wonder if you’re too much or not enough. You’re tired of managing everyone else’s needs while pushing down your own.
You know it’s a pattern. You’ve read the books, had the insights, connected the dots. But knowing hasn’t made it easier to change.
Here’s How I Help
Individual Therapy
Therapy Intensives
Workshops & Speaking
My Specialties
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Anxious & Overwhelmed
Calm the overthinking, emotional spirals, and constant tension and create more steadiness, clarity, and space to breathe.
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Burnout & People-Pleasing
Shift out of over-giving and guilt-driven yeses and set boundaries that honor your energy and needs.
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Relationship Struggles
Unlearn the deep-rooted patterns behind shutdowns, emotional reactivity, and create safety in your internal authority
Getting Started
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Explore your options:

Take a look at the Specialties, Fees, FAQs, and Beyond Therapy pages to get a feel for what’s available and what might fit your needs.
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Schedule a free consultation:
Book a 15-minute call to connect and explore if we’re a good match for the kind of support you’re looking for.
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Meet and talk:
Use the consultation to ask questions, ease concerns, and get clear about what you need from therapy.
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Begin your unlearning:
If it feels like the right fit, we’ll schedule your first session and begin the process of healing and change—at a pace that works for you.
About Lorrie Bertrand, LICSW
I’m Lorrie Bertrand, LICSW, LCSW-C. I am an EMDR-certified therapist, first-generation Haitian-American, lover of cozy hobbies, and donuts. Beyond that, I am a real human who knows what it’s like to feel stuck in constant go mode. While you don’t need to have lived it to do this work, I’ve found it’s made me a more attuned & compassionate therapist.
Over the years, I’ve helped many women come home to themselves and say yes to themselves, sometimes for the very first time. My work blends deep compassion with clinically grounded care that goes beyond surface-level fixes.
What You Can Expect
Space to unlearn old patterns and move through emotional blocks
A nonjudgmental space where you’re invited to soften, be seen, and heal at your own pace
A healing relationship that centers your truth, not just your symptoms
A person-centered approach where all your guarded, tender, and even your humorous parts are welcome (because healing can be serious work without being heavy all the time).
If you’re willing to put in the work, therapy can help you get there!
Schedule your free consultation to see if it’s the right fit for you.
