Peggy Winsman , LCSW

Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 25 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She has worked with both children and adults who have experienced trauma, as well as with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, and significant life transitions. Her long career has included attention to how physical and medical health intersect with mental well-being, and she often incorporates aspects of health and wellness into her work - including medical status, nutrition, and physical activity.

Peggy emphasizes the importance of feeling comfortable, supported, and heard in therapy, which is why she practices from a client-centered perspective. She uses trauma-informed and strength-based methods and draws from several therapeutic perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Developmental, and Somatic approaches. This blend allows her to tailor care to each personâs needs while building on their existing strengths and resilience.

Across her practice, Peggy aims to create an environment where people can explore coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for managing stress, relationships, and everyday challenges. Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, focusing on individualized goals and steady progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Peggy integrates client-centered therapy, which places the person's experience and goals at the center of care and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Peggy works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Peggy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and health needs, and support steady progress through consistent contact with a licensed professional.