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Peggy Winsman

Peggy Winsman

LCSW

Connecticut

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut / 009155
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

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    • Motivation focused
    • Client centered
    • Practical skills

    About Peggy

    Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in Connecticut. She has worked across many settings with people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and hard life transitions. Peggy pays attention to how physical health and daily routines link with emotional well-being. She aims to create a space where clients feel heard and supported from the first visit.

    Her approach is rooted in client-centered care. She listens first, then helps people set goals they find meaningful. Peggy uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they match a person’s needs.

    She often brings in health and wellness topics, such as medical status, nutrition, and physical activity, because these can affect mood and coping. Peggy works in a trauma-informed way and focuses on people’s strengths during hard times. That means noticing what already helps and building on it.

    Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Peggy talks through coping skills, emotion regulation, and steps to handle stressors. She also addresses issues like addiction, grief, parenting concerns, chronic pain, and attention-related challenges. Her style aims to be steady and respectful while helping people take realistic next steps.

    Over a long career, Peggy has carried a broad caseload and learned many ways to help. She encourages open communication about goals and adjusts techniques as needs change.

  2. Approaches that guide online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for making a change and build confidence to take the next step. It is useful for substance concerns, habit change, and situations where motivation feels stuck.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood. That approach supports those who need a steady, accepting space to sort through emotions and decisions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor methods like Motivational Interviewing or CBT to the situation.

    If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to connect from a place that fits your day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use different methods over video or phone, and Peggy will help match the style and pacing to what works best for you.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDissociationImpulsivityPost-traumatic stressSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include addiction, parenting concerns, chronic pain and young adult issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is client-centered and trauma informed, with an emphasis on building motivation and practical coping skills. She blends conversational listening with goal-focused techniques.

    How much experience does she bring?

    She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

    What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut.

    Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

    How does payment work and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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