Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Peggy Winsman, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 009155
- NPI
- 1497828560
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Peggy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Peggy
Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, and attention-related issues. Peggy also addresses chronic pain, illness, disability, and related coping challenges.
She brings a client-centered approach to sessions and focuses on making people feel heard and supported. Peggy pays attention to how physical and medical health connects with mental health, and may discuss nutrition, activity, and medical status as part of planning care. Sessions emphasize practical steps, not jargon.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She uses these methods to help people manage distressing thoughts, build coping skills, and stabilize emotions after trauma.
Peggy has a long history of helping people adapt to life changes. That can mean learning strategies for anger or impulsivity, reducing substance use like smoking or vaping, or coping with the effects of chronic illness. She also supports people working on self-esteem, codependency, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are intended to be straightforward and practical. Peggy focuses on small, achievable changes and on building skills that fit everyday life. If someone wants to know how sessions are arranged, they should confirm the current options before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps clarify goals, and uses what the person brings to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help with anger, impulsivity, and intense emotional reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Peggy will help clients choose methods that match their needs, goals, and daily life. She approaches this as a collaboration, adjusting techniques if something is not working for the person.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce the need for travel. They also let people use tools like guided mindfulness exercises and worksheets during a session. Ask about the specific session types offered when arranging the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Peggy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, ADHD, and related problems. She also focuses on chronic pain, illness, and disability.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The aim is to build coping skills and manage distressing thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Peggy has 25 years of clinical experience working with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure listed as CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers