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Online therapist

AnneMarie Winic

Practical support for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Format
Online sessions

About AnneMarie

AnneMarie Winic is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice in California. She focuses on easing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and American Sign Language and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs. She treats people with sensitivity and compassion and works to make each session feel practical and clear.

Background and approach

AnneMarie draws on several therapy methods to help people notice patterns, manage difficult feelings, and make small changes that matter. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions.

She puts emphasis on collaboration and pacing. Clients set goals and she helps break them into realistic steps. The focus is on building skills for everyday life and finding more confidence in relationships and parenting roles.

Sessions can include talking, problem-solving, and practicing new ways to respond. AnneMarie aims to support motivation and reduce shame when old habits feel stuck. She encourages people to take manageable steps toward clearer choices and a more satisfying routine.

Therapy approaches and online flexibility

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand why certain relationships trigger strong emotions and supports building more supported ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep momentum between busy days and to access help from home. The options allow for flexible scheduling and different ways to communicate as progress unfolds.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Other focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and workplace or life-purpose concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and straightforward. She adapts conversation and tools to match a person’s needs and emphasizes practical steps and skill building.
What experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship challenges. That background informs her practical, paced way of working.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California with license number CA LCSW 20740.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy interactions.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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