- Anger management
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Winifred
Winifred ODriscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Her work also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and disability, and feelings of isolation.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps people can try between meetings. She encourages clients to notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
Winifred describes therapy as a place to start again and rebuild life on your own terms. She talks through how past experiences influence current reactions, including anger and impulsive responses. The aim is to develop insight and concrete strategies for handling strong feelings without shame.
Her approach supports people working through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions of life purpose. She also helps those managing chronic pain or long-term health issues so these problems interfere less with everyday functioning. Sessions include focused conversations intended to increase self-understanding and practical problem-solving.
People who choose to work with her should expect a straightforward, goal-oriented style. The emphasis is on learning skills, changing habitual responses, and finding ways to intentionally create more satisfying days. Winifred invites clients to take measured steps toward new patterns while recognizing progress is gradual.
Approaches for anger and related concerns online
Winifred works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses; this can reduce reactivity and improve decision making in heated moments. Another approach focuses on skills training - teaching specific tools for distress tolerance, managing impulses, and handling urges related to addiction or strong emotion.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. Clients and therapist work together to find practical steps that fit day-to-day life rather than following a fixed protocol.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between encounters and to bring real-life situations into discussion without changing your routine.
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 address related to anger?
She works with anger management along with related issues like impulsivity, resentment, and conflicts that follow trauma or loss.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on noticing patterns, building coping skills, and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.