Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Winifred ODriscoll, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and trauma
Continue with WinifredCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05560100
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 082252
- NPI
- 1023360815
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Winifred 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.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
About Winifred
Winifred ODriscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, and social anxiety.
She aims to create an open setting where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. In sessions she works with practical concerns first. That can mean building coping skills, learning ways to manage anger, or addressing patterns that keep someone stuck.
Winifred encourages straightforward work on problems that affect everyday life - relationships, work, health, and meaning. She supports clients who want to reconsider life direction, manage impulsivity, or address guilt and shame. Sessions often include setting small goals and practicing concrete skills between meetings.
Her approach emphasizes rebuilding a life on your own terms. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and develop the insight needed to make changes. That can include strengthening self-regard, exploring forgiveness, or managing midlife transitions.
People who choose her can expect clear, practical attention to what is happening now and what needs to change. The focus is on usable strategies and steady progress rather than on jargon or abstract ideas.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Many of the techniques she uses are evidence-based and focus on changing patterns that cause distress. One common approach involves skill-building for emotion regulation and impulse control - practical steps to manage anger, reduce impulsive behavior, and cope with cravings in addiction. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events in ways that reduce their hold on daily functioning and lower symptoms of anxiety and avoidance. These methods target behavior and daily routines as much as thoughts and feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking how they work in real life, and adjusting plans based on what helps the most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people connect from a quiet place that suits them, or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, chronic illness and pain, social anxiety, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, problem-focused work that emphasizes coping skills and insight. Sessions typically focus on immediate life problems and concrete steps to change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States connect with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers