AnneMarie Winic

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, American Sign Language

About AnneMarie

AnneMarie Winic is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She combines practical therapeutic tools with a compassionate stance, adapting conversations and plans to the needs of each person she sees.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication difficulties, and family of origin concerns, among other focuses. Clients who work with AnneMarie can expect a respectful, sensitive approach that values each person’s unique story.

She draws on a range of approaches including cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based perspectives, and client-centered care to support skills building, emotional exploration, and clearer communication. She also brings experience addressing hearing-impaired clients through American Sign Language and supports people confronting guilt, shame, emptiness, life-purpose questions, and workplace or young-adult transitions.

AnneMarie frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowering clients to move toward a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes tailoring treatment to individual goals and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin change, offering steady support as clients explore and practice new ways of coping and relating.

Approaches and Access: Online Therapy with Practical Strategies

AnneMarie often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore patterns in relationships and help people build more stable connections and healthier interaction styles. In addition, client-centered methods shape her work by centering the client's perspective and pacing, offering empathetic listening while supporting personal goals.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. AnneMarie works with each person to determine which combination of techniques best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow for consistent support across different communication styles and circumstances, helping clients practice skills between meetings and maintain momentum toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does AnneMarie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, along with related topics such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is respectful and sensitive, blending client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-based work to tailor a treatment plan.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 24 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice supporting people with emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in California under CA LCSW 20740.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Services are offered in English and American Sign Language, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSystemic Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, American Sign Language