- Addictions focus
- Grief and loss
- Anger management
About Winifred
Winifred ODriscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Her work also addresses life purpose, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic illness and pain, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, midlife transitions, self-love, and social anxiety. Sessions are conducted in English.
She encourages straightforward conversation about what feels stuck or overwhelming. Clients talk through recent losses, patterns that keep repeating, or the pull to numb with substances or behaviors. Winifred helps people practice new ways to handle anger, strong emotions, and relationship wounds so they can make clearer choices about the next step.
Her approach centers on practical skills and direct reflection. She works with clients to identify thoughts and habits that limit options, then builds concrete coping tools. This often includes learning ways to tolerate painful feelings, manage impulses, and steady mood swings so day-to-day life is more manageable.
Winifred sees therapy as a process of rebuilding after change. Sessions can focus on grieving what was lost, clarifying values, and testing small experiments toward a different life. The goal is to increase confidence in making decisions rather than promising a specific outcome.
She draws on decades of experience to match interventions to each person's needs. New clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin mapping practical next steps.
Approaches and how online sessions can fit your life
Winifred uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach is skills training for emotion regulation and impulse control, which teaches concrete strategies to manage intense anger, urges, or mood shifts and is useful for addictions and impulsivity. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and trauma by helping people name painful experiences, tolerate strong feelings, and develop manageable routines so daily life is less overwhelming.Choosing the right method is collaborative. She assesses what you need, discusses options, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses. Clients are invited to try techniques and give feedback so the work matches their goals and pace.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available when you sign up. Practical benefits of remote work include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins between longer appointments, and the option to meet without commuting. For some people, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a video call is not practical. Confirm the formats offered before booking so sessions fit into your everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include life purpose, attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and pain, shame, impulsivity, isolation, midlife questions, and social anxiety.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, skills-based work and reflective conversation to identify limiting habits and create new coping tools. Sessions often include testing small changes and practicing ways to manage strong emotions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience helping people with addictions, mood concerns, grief, and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during sign-up and reflect the subscriber plan.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.