About Us
Take that next step. You Deserve this
WELCOME TO EQUINOLA MENTAL HEALTH FITNESS, THERAPY and CONSULTATION SERVICES
Welcome to Equinola Therapy
At Equinola, therapy meets you where you are. Choose regular sessions or immerse yourself in a focused, intensive therapy experience—perfect for deep processing, rapid growth, or working through complex challenges. Intensives can be tailored to your needs, combining multiple hours or days of therapy for a truly transformative experience. For added restoration, sessions can be nature-based, at our peaceful location just
20 minutes from downtown New Orleans.
We offer Resilience-trauma-informed therapy with EMDR, Art Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Therapy, and provide systemic support for teams using Appreciative Inquiry. Our approach is flexible, holistic, and centered on creating a supportive, trusting, and caring space for every client.
Founded by Louise Rimington, a multicultural licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience,
Equinola combines expertise, warmth, and the healing power of nature to help you navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with yourself.
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Do you find yourself struggling with relationship issues in your life?
Are you facing changes and challenges?
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression?
Or do you want to give yourself a place to grow
If so Take that next step and contact us
Hi, I am Louise Rimington
LMFT, EMDR, EAGALA Certified Psychotherapist and Systemic Consultant
I bring a wide range of life experiences to my work with adults and children, which helps me connect with people in a real and understanding way. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s twists and turns—whether they’re expected or catch you completely off guard. These moments can bring stress, discomfort, or a sense of feeling alone, but you don’t have to go through them by yourself.
Therapy is a shared journey. Together, we’ll create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel supported and heard. Our time might unfold in the therapy room or out with the horses, where nature adds a powerful layer to the healing process.
With a systemic approach, I’ll help you uncover your own strengths and resources. Change is possible, and you already carry so much of what you need inside you. As we work together, you can begin to move forward with more clarity, resilience, and confidence—one step at a time.
If you’re ready to start or simply curious about what therapy might look like for you, please reach out and let’s begin this journey together.
Hi, I am pearl one of the Equine team members
When people are around horses, they learn to recognize and listen to their own bodies, transform previously unchallenged beliefs and behavioral patterns, and establish a more positive framework for the future. Working with horses allows people to connect to themselves and those around them in new and profound ways. It's all about relationships. Working with horses has also been shown to have many physiological and emotional benefits, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (i.e., neurotransmitters that serve as pain suppressors); decreased stress levels; reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety; improved social functioning; and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience, and self-confidence.
