Laura Sorte, LCSW is a clinical leader, executive, and trauma-informed therapist specializing in complex mental health and substance use disorders. As VP of Clinical Services at Release Recovery Centers, she oversees clinical operations across our New York and Austin programs, leads the implementation of NARM® throughout the organization, and drives the growth and advancement of clinical services nationwide.
A certified NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model™) therapist, Laura brings a deeply relational lens to both her clinical and leadership work. Her approach emphasizes authenticity, agency, and emotional intelligence—principles she integrates into organizational culture, team development, and client care. She is known for building strong, values-driven teams and mentoring emerging clinicians in the behavioral health field.
Laura’s expertise spans adolescents, young adults, and families navigating addiction, trauma (C-PTSD and PTSD), ADHD, and complex relational dynamics. She is particularly skilled at helping individuals and families break entrenched patterns, fostering insight, resilience, and lasting change.