Collaborative, supportive, and evidence-based.
Louisa’s journey and passion for helping others.
Louisa’s warm, empathic approach creates a safe space where clients are able to tap into their own inner wisdom and courage. She collaborates with clients to find solutions to problems many face in life: moving on from a difficult relationship; changing or establishing a career path or direction; identity issues; dealing with grief and loss; and healing from traumatic events large and small, as well as the depression and anxiety that can follow.
Having worked with survivors of domestic violence for many years, Louisa has a great deal of experience in helping people heal from trauma and PTSD. She started a private psychotherapy practice in 2009 and in 2015, was trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has found this to be a particularly successful method for alleviating the pain caused by current and past wounds.
From 2004 through 2022, Louisa worked at the YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services – now Harmony Project – as a Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Field Instructor for MSW students from Columbia and Fordham Universities. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Greenwich YWCA.
Before working at the Harmony Project, Louisa assessed and certified foster and adoptive parents for New Alternatives for Children, an agency for kids with special medical needs in New York City. Early in her career, Louisa worked at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston as a member of the Oncology team and as a therapist in Outpatient Psychiatry treating survivors of incest and early trauma. Louisa has a BA from Duke University and a Masters in Social Work from Boston University.
Empowering your wellness
Credentials & Experience
Certified EMDR Therapist
Trauma-focused, research-based healing method.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Secure, accessible sessions for clients.
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Guiding therapists toward mastery and certification.
30+ years of practice
Guiding healing journeys with compassion and expertise for over 30 years.
Louisa has additional training in:
Hypnosis
Harness the power of the mind for lasting change.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Cultivating calm, presence, and inner clarity.
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
Movement and breath to ease stress and uplift the spirit.
Guided Imagery
Healing through the power of visualization and inner journeys.
EFT or Tapping
Emotional Freedom Technique – Release emotional blocks and restore balance through gentle tapping.
Finding Ease Within
Learn strategies for calming your nervous system
Healing & Empowerment: Listen to Louisa’s Inspiring Journey
Hear from Louisa about giving a voice to mental health.
Join me in this powerful episode as Louisa Winthrop, a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, shares her transformative approach to trauma recovery, empowerment, and self-care. Discover how EMDR, mindfulness, and guided imagery can help survivors reclaim their strength and self-worth.
Listen now and start your journey to healing! #Healing #Empowerment #Podcast