Peggy Winsman , LCSW

Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience and a long history of working across the lifespan. She has supported children and adults who have faced trauma, people living with depression and anxiety, and those navigating significant life transitions since the start of her career. Peggy emphasizes the role of physical and medical health in emotional well-being and may include considerations such as medical status, nutrition, and physical activity when relevant to treatment.

Comfort, feeling heard, and having support from a therapist are central to her practice, which is why she favors a client-centered framework that prioritizes each person’s goals and perspective. She applies trauma-informed and strength-based methods and draws from a range of therapeutic perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused strategies, Developmental viewpoints, and Somatic approaches. This integrative stance allows her to tailor care to individual needs while building on personal strengths and resilience.

Throughout her work, Peggy aims to create an environment in which people feel respected and understood as they work toward practical changes and deeper healing. She brings decades of experience and a collaborative orientation to help clients explore options that fit their lives.

Approaches for Online Therapy Support

Peggy draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s goals and lived experience guide each session. This approach supports people who need validation, clarity, and steady encouragement as they work through personal challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for people struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peggy works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and to tailor methods that fit each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or limited mobility. These options allow ongoing access to therapists, support between sessions, and the ability to choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.