- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
About Peggy
Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She practices in Connecticut and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and other challenges. She emphasizes a respectful, client-centered relationship where people feel heard and supported before making any changes.
Peggy often considers how physical health and medical issues affect mental health. She may bring topics like nutrition, activity, and overall medical status into conversations when they relate to emotional well-being. This practical focus helps connect daily life to therapy work.
Her sessions emphasize steady, realistic steps. Peggy draws from several approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build coping skills and emotional regulation.
She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and find reasons to change. Peggy describes her style as trauma-informed and strength-based, which means she pays attention to past harm and to the client’s existing resources.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including addictions, parenting stress, chronic pain or illness, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and smoking or vaping cessation. She invites people to take one small step at a time and works with them to set clear, achievable goals.
Approaches that guide online work and practical tools
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on what matters to the person and follows their lead to set goals and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out emotions or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear steps to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to identify which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can be adjusted over time as progress is made.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler than video, while video lets the therapist and client read visual cues. Discussing practical logistics and preferences is part of the first steps when arranging care.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Peggy address in therapy?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, codependency, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed. She focuses on listening first, then uses practical strategies to help people move forward.
What is her professional background?
Peggy has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges throughout her career.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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