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Louise Bonanno, LCSW

Experienced New York LCSW for trauma and stress
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • First responder support

About Louise Bonanno

Louise Bonanno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 32 years of clinical experience in both private practice and community mental health. She approaches therapy as collaborative work aimed at finding practical answers, relief, and direction for people who have often already tried other options. Louise frames the therapeutic process as meaningful effort that, while sometimes challenging, is intended to help clients reach a higher level of functioning and well-being.

Her background includes CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) debriefing for first responders and training in hypnotherapy, Accelerated Resolution of Trauma, and solution-focused techniques, along with experience using both short-term and longer-term treatment modalities. She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder and panic attacks, and building self-love.

Louise offers her training and decades of practice to work together with clients in identifying solutions, resolving persistent problems, and discovering new ways of being in life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Louise Bonanno have?

Louise Bonanno has 32 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Is Louise Bonanno a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NY LCSW 024083-1.

In which languages does Louise Bonanno provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Louise Bonanno located?

Louise Bonanno is located in New York.

How can I work with Louise Bonanno as my therapist?

Clients can work with Louise Bonanno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Louise Bonanno work with international clients?

Louise Bonanno does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Louise Bonanno cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that involve avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that develop in close relationships and explores how early attachment experiences influence present-day connections and emotional responses. It can help with relationship struggles, trust issues, and managing strong emotional reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It is often helpful for people dealing with anger, panic, or chronic emotional instability.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. She collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across schedules, and access support from a licensed professional without traveling to an office.

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