- Client-centered
- Trauma-informed
- Mindfulness-based
About Peggy
Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She has worked with people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and the stress of life transitions. Peggy pays attention to how physical and medical issues connect with emotional health and brings that into sessions when it matters.
She prefers a client-centered way of working, so the conversation follows each person's needs and goals. She uses approaches that help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and make practical changes day to day. Peggy also incorporates trauma-informed thinking and strengths-based ideas to support recovery and resilience.
Her work often includes techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness. She may also include motivational interviewing strategies when someone is trying to change behaviors such as smoking or substance use. Peggy aims to help clients develop tools for managing anxiety, mood, and stressors at home and work.
When relevant, she considers health and wellness factors like medical status, nutrition, and physical activity as part of the conversation. This can make treatment more realistic for people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability. Peggy aims to listen first, then offer practical, step-by-step options for moving forward.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people identify small, achievable steps and supports them as they try new ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.
How Peggy’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps people set goals that feel doable. This approach is useful for people who want a practical, supportive space to talk about parenting, grief, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Peggy uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship stress.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Peggy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, problem solving, or exploring deeper patterns, and the plan can change as needs evolve.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let someone join without travel. It also makes it possible to continue work on habits like smoking cessation, coping with chronic illness, or parenting strategies while maintaining a regular rhythm of sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Peggy commonly address?
Peggy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and following the client's lead, combined with trauma-informed and strengths-based perspectives.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working with people impacted by trauma, depression, anxiety, and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds the CT LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.