I cannot recommend Louisa enough. I found her when I was at one of the lowest points in my life and she’s been there with me ever since. She’s genuine in her desire to help her clients find peace within themselves and she’s gentle in her approach. If you’re struggling, you can reach out to her and know that she’ll respond quickly. I’ve been with Louisa for over a year now and I can’t even imagine where I would be if I hadn’t found her.
Louisa Peluso, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Louisa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Louisa. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English and Italian
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Georgia and Connecticut
Recent reviews
Louisa is a very warm and active listening therapist. She has long and broad experience is very empathic and has a very open mind for all kinds of topics and identities. I recommend her confidently.
More about Louisa
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Louisa Peluso, a Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 30 years experience in managing change. My training consists of a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Masters in Business Administration in Organizational Change from New York University, and thousands of hours in organizational change and community mental health.
I love to help people create positive change in their lives, their families, and their communities.
ABOUT MY APPROACH
My approach stems from our basic human drive for happiness and wellbeing. We do not only want to survive – we want to thrive! We want to enjoy life at its fullest!
As your partner and guide, I will help you explore your unique journey, past, present, and future. In therapy, we will identify, explore, and notice patterns that help you to make sense of things and define a way forward. We will work together to identify plans of action every step of the way. As Chinese Master Lao-Tzu set forth in his writings nearly 2500 years ago -- “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life”.
An essential element to our work is confidentiality and trust. The therapy I practice is Person-Centered. YOU are the expert in your life. Through empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, we will build a rapport in therapy that empowers and motivates you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I look forward to meeting you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Louisa Peluso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093463267.
- LCSW · Georgia · CSW007264 · Expires September 2026
- LCSW · Connecticut · 12196 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Louisa Peluso
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I cannot recommend Louisa enough. I found her when I was at one of the lowest points in my life and she’s been there with me ever since. She’s genuine in her desire to help her clients find peace within themselves and she’s gentle in her approach. If you’re struggling, you can reach out to her and know that she’ll respond quickly. I’ve been with Louisa for over a year now and I can’t even imagine where I would be if I hadn’t found her.
Louisa is a very warm and active listening therapist. She has long and broad experience is very empathic and has a very open mind for all kinds of topics and identities. I recommend her confidently.
Louisa is amazing!! Helped me sooo much just within a few weeks, I'm feeling so much better, happier and excited with life. I'm learning and working through a lot and feel great doing it.
Louisa is great - empathetic, supportive, non-judgemental - she's been an absolute rock as I've been going through some major life and relationship changes and in such a short space of time has helped me feel like myself again.
I was immediately at ease with Louisa, despite the huge weight of the things I’m carrying. She is kind, she listens without judgement, and calms me when things feel chaotic. A wonderful counselor who I look forward to continuing my therapy journey with.
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisa Peluso offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Louisa Peluso works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Louisa Peluso speak?
Louisa Peluso speaks English and Italian.
How many years of experience does Louisa Peluso have?
Louisa Peluso has 8 years of experience.
Where is Louisa Peluso licensed to practice?
Louisa Peluso is licensed to practice in Georgia and Connecticut.
Does Louisa Peluso accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Louisa Peluso accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Louisa Peluso offer?
Louisa Peluso offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Louisa Peluso?
Louisa Peluso can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Louisa Peluso?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.