Louise Bonanno , LCSW

Louise Bonanno is an experienced licensed clinical social worker who brings more than three decades of practice to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she has practiced in both private practice settings and community mental health, developing a flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs and life circumstances.

She recognizes that people typically seek counseling after trying other options and usually come looking for concrete answers, support, and direction. Louise views therapy as collaborative work that, while demanding, is intended to help people move to a higher level of functioning and well-being. Her background includes work with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debriefing for first responders and additional training in hypnotherapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma, and solution-focused methods across both short-term and longer-term approaches.

Louise applies this breadth of experience to help clients find resolution, develop new ways of being, and rebuild relationships with themselves and others. She offers her training and clinical perspective to guide clients toward clearer goals and practical strategies for change, tailoring interventions to the unique concerns and preferences each person brings to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Louise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful life goals, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that feel stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another core approach she employs to explore patterns in relationships and early bonds that shape emotional responses. This work can benefit those dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, trust concerns, and relationship repair.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills-oriented interventions can support people managing intense emotions, anger, or panic responses.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Louise collaborates with each person to identify interventions that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods and adjusts pacing as work unfolds to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make scheduling easier, support continuity of care, and enable people to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily routines and comfort levels.