Peggy Winsman , LCSW

Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked with both children and adults who have experienced trauma, as well as people coping with depression, anxiety, and major life adjustments. Her long career has involved supporting individuals across a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Peggy recognizes that physical and medical health often intersect with mental health. When relevant, she incorporates health and wellness information into treatment, including consideration of medical status, nutrition, and physical activity, to support a more holistic plan of care.

Central to her practice is a commitment to making people feel comfortable, supported, and heard. She follows a client-centered philosophy and applies trauma-informed and strength-based frameworks. To tailor treatment to each person, she draws on multiple perspectives, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, developmental, and somatic approaches.

Peggy holds the LCSW credential, which denotes her training and licensure as a clinical social worker. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Peggy integrates client-centered therapy into her online practice, focusing on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the individual's goals and preferences guide the work. This approach helps people who need support building trust, clarifying priorities, and feeling heard.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach Peggy draws from when appropriate; it offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for people dealing with intense emotions or difficulty with impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Peggy works with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal style, and she adapts techniques so the therapeutic plan fits the individual.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and allow people to continue therapy in ways that fit their daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor methods to each client's needs.