Peggy Winsman, LCSW

Peggy Winsman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She has worked with adults across a range of concerns and brings a straightforward, caring approach to sessions.

Peggy commonly helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and problems related to attention and impulsivity.

She blends practical methods with a client-centered style. That means she listens first, and then adapts tools to what each person needs. Peggy often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, healthier behaviors.

Her work also draws from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices to teach emotional regulation and present-moment skills. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change, such as quitting smoking or shifting habits.

Peggy pays attention to how a person’s physical health and daily routines affect mood. She may discuss medical status, nutrition, sleep, and activity when those issues relate to emotional wellbeing. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with an aim to build steady coping skills over time.

Based in Connecticut, Peggy offers a calm, respectful space for people who want clear strategies and steady support while they work through life’s tougher moments.

Practical approaches for online care and skill building

Peggy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change tasks like quitting smoking.

She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting connection so the person can set their own goals. That approach can help people feel heard while they work toward change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are central concerns; DBT skills can reduce impulsivity and improve coping with strong feelings. These approaches are introduced at a pace that matches each person’s needs. Peggy works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break or a low-key check-in. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief updates, pacing between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. Together these options give flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy life.