Portraits by ChiChi Ubiña
In a field where trust is everything, it’s rare to find not just one therapist with depth and experience—but four, working in quiet collaboration, grounded in a shared history and a deeply aligned philosophy of care.
Colleen Hines, Leslie Coplin, Meredith Gold and Louisa Winthrop did not set out to build a group practice in the traditional sense. What they built instead—over decades—is something far more meaningful: a professional sisterhood rooted in purpose, resilience, and mutual respect.
Where It Began
Their story starts at the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project (formerly Domestic Abuse Services), where each of the four women arrived at different points over the past two decades. What united them was the work—supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence—and the intensity of it.
Together, they provided crisis counseling, long-term clinical care, youth prevention programming, and advocacy within the community. They trained professionals, worked with local leaders, and helped shape conversations around safety, relationships, and healing.
But just as importantly, they built something behind the scenes.
In the midst of emotionally demanding work, they leaned on one another—consulting on difficult cases, encouraging balance, and sharing both the weight and the wins of the job. What emerged organically was a culture defined by authenticity, humor, and care—the same qualities they encouraged in their clients’ lives.
That culture became their foundation.
From Colleagues to Collaborative Practice
As their careers evolved, Louisa (who began private practice in 2009) and Colleen (2013) gradually expanded beyond agency work. When Meredith and Leslie reached similar turning points, the decision felt natural: bring their individual practices together under one roof.
Today, while each therapist maintains her own independent practice, they continue to operate as a collaborative network—offering peer consultation and, importantly, helping guide clients toward the best fit among them.
For those seeking therapy, that means something invaluable: not just access to one clinician, but to a thoughtfully aligned group with complementary strengths.
Finding the Right Fit
Each therapist brings a distinct lens, shaped by both professional expertise and personal style. Understanding those nuances can help a prospective client feel confident in where to begin.
Louisa Winthrop: Trauma, Healing, and the Mind-Body Connection
With over 30 years of experience, Louisa’s work centers on trauma and deep healing. A certified EMDR therapist, she integrates evidence-based approaches with mind-body techniques such as mindfulness, guided imagery, and hypnotherapy.
Her background—including work in women’s health at Massachusetts General Hospital and with survivors of early trauma—gives her a particularly nuanced understanding of how emotional experiences live in the body.
Best fit for: Individuals working through trauma, long-standing emotional patterns, or those seeking a holistic, mind-body approach to healing.
Meredith Gold: Relationships, Transitions, and Self-Discovery
Meredith brings more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families, including her tenure as Director of the Harmony Project.
Her style is grounded in non-judgmental authenticity, helping clients quiet internal noise and reconnect with their intuition and sense of self. She has particular depth in navigating relationship dynamics—whether divorce, parenting challenges, or family estrangement.
Best fit for: Clients facing major life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking clarity and self-awareness in complex personal dynamics.
Leslie Coplin: Insight, Communication, and Breaking Stuck Patterns
Leslie’s approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and deeply informed by her work in prevention and education across the Greenwich community.
Known for her warmth and humor, she helps clients identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck—and build practical tools for change. Her experience working with both adults and older teens, combined with her background in communication, makes her especially effective in unpacking relational patterns.
Best fit for: Adults and teens navigating relationship challenges, communication issues, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns.
Colleen Hines: Relationships, Resilience, and Real-World Perspective
With 25 years in the behavioral health field, Colleen blends clinical expertise with a grounded, real-world sensibility shaped by her earlier career in business.
Her work with survivors of domestic violence has given her a sharp, practical understanding of what constitutes a healthy relationship. Clients often find her approach both compassionate and direct—with just enough humor to make difficult work feel manageable.
Best fit for: Individuals working through relationship concerns, building healthier boundaries, or seeking steady, supportive guidance through life’s challenges.
A Different Kind of Practice
What distinguishes this group is not just their individual credentials—it’s how they function together.
They consult with one another. They refer thoughtfully. They prioritize fit over convenience. And they continue to support each other in the same way they did years ago in high-stakes clinical settings.
For clients, that translates into a rare experience: entering a practice where care extends beyond a single therapist, and where the goal is not just treatment—but the right connection.
Because in therapy, the relationship is the work.
And here, that principle is built into the foundation.
How To Connect
Louisa D Winthrop LCSW
EMDR certified and EMDRIA approved Consultant
203 912-0761
ldwpsychotherapy.com
Meredith Gold, LCSW
MLG Psychotherapy, PLLC
203-489-6614
mlgpsychotherapy.com
Leslie Coplin, LCSW
LEC Psychotherapy
leclcsw@gmail.com
Colleen Hines, LCSW
Colleen.hines4@gmail.com