- addictions support
- grief and loss
- social anxiety focus
About Winifred
Winifred ODriscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience based in New Jersey. She helps people who struggle with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed among her areas of focus. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice reflects long experience supporting adults through difficult moments.
She aims to make it easier to talk about painful events and troubling behaviors. Conversations focus on understanding what drives reactions and on practical ways to respond differently. Clients work on building coping skills and on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her approach emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to look at patterns that keep them stuck and to practice new responses between sessions. This can include learning ways to reduce anger, manage cravings, or handle grief in everyday life.
Winifred uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps people develop insight and concrete skills so they can make choices that reflect their goals. The work includes addressing core issues like abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame, and isolation.
She frames therapy as an opportunity to rebuild a life on one’s own terms. Practical steps and readable explanations are central to her style. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session to see how the work fits their needs.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online sessions
Winifred uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. Cognitive methods help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; these approaches are useful for addressing anxiety, avoidance, and low self-esteem. Skills training teaches practical strategies to manage anger, cravings, or emotional distress, with exercises clients can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and everyday life. That means starting with what matters to the client and adjusting methods as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a routine, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for focused skills practice, while others suit longer therapeutic conversations; discuss preferences when scheduling to find a workable arrangement.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed as a focus area.
How does she approach therapy?
The style is practical and skills-focused, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping strategies and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, mood issues, and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.