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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Winifred
LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of experience, Winifred ODriscoll helps people address addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are conducted in English and use practical, evidence-based methods.
Winifred emphasizes straightforward, conversational work. She aims to make it possible to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She encourages clients to notice patterns that hold them back and to practice new ways of coping. Her style is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on skills people can use right away.
In sessions she helps clients understand how past loss, attachment wounds, or trauma affect current behavior. She works on specific problems such as managing anger, reducing addictive behaviors, and handling grief. When relevant, she addresses the emotional impact of chronic illness and pain on daily life.
She guides people through building coping skills and clearer self-understanding. This can include learning breathing or grounding techniques, practicing different responses to triggers, and developing plans for difficult moments. Work is aimed at increasing day-to-day functioning and sense of control.
Winifred explains that the early sessions focus on assessment and setting practical goals. She uses thirty years of clinical experience to help people create step-by-step changes. The emphasis is on rebuilding life according to each person’s priorities, with clear, manageable strategies.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and practical steps. For example, approaches that teach coping strategies and behavior change concentrate on identifying triggers and practicing alternate responses. These methods help with problems like addictive behaviors, impulsivity, and social anxiety.Another common approach involves processing the effects of trauma and loss. This work helps people understand how past events shape current reactions and relationships. It often uses paced conversations and exercises to reduce distress and build healthier responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews a person’s history, current concerns, and goals and suggests techniques to try. Together they adjust methods and pace until the work fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use phone sessions if video bandwidth is limited. Ask about current session options when scheduling to learn what is available.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, impulsivity, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is practical and evidence-informed. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, learning coping skills, and applying techniques in daily life.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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