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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
About Peggy
Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She works with adults on mood concerns like depression, low self-esteem, and grief, and addresses problems such as addiction, anger, ADHD, and relationship and intimacy challenges.
Winsman pays attention to how physical health and medical issues affect mental health. She may include discussion of medical status, nutrition, and physical activity when relevant. Her practice emphasizes a client-centered way of working that prioritizes the person's experience and perspective.
Her approach draws on trauma-informed and strength-based ideas. She also uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to address thinking patterns, coping skills, and emotion regulation. These tools are selected to match the problem at hand rather than a single fixed method.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and skills as well as exploring patterns that keep problems going. She helps people set achievable goals, practice new ways of responding, and monitor progress between meetings. Conversations can include both short-term strategies and longer-term work on underlying issues.
Peggy aims to create a professional setting where clients feel heard and understood. People who prefer a mix of skill-building and reflective talk may find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens and helps set goals based on what the client says is most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for regulating intense emotions and managing impulsive behavior.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs and progress are evaluated together.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedule demands are high. Discussing medical status, activity levels, and daily routines can be done remotely to connect mental health work with overall wellness.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, addiction, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and draws from trauma-informed and strength-based perspectives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing are also used.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns including trauma, depression, and life adjustment.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a CT LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.