- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Practical habits
About B.
She centers sessions on what each person already knows about their life. She listens first, then helps people set clear, doable goals. Her style is practical and strengths-based, focused on habits, thoughts, and everyday decisions that shape daily life.
She uses a mix of approaches to match client needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful. These methods are applied to concerns like depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem.
Winnifred works with issues that touch family dynamics such as adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, parenting strain, and divorce and separation. She also addresses relationship problems, codependency, communication difficulties, ADHD, anger, hoarding, and related concerns.
Sessions may include counseling or coaching to help people make practical changes and reach goals. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and practices in Maryland. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Approaches that guide online work and habit change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on meaningful action instead. It can support those who feel stuck by clarifying values and building small, steady habits.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and feedback that helps people find their own solutions for family, career, or personal concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more constructive habits for everyday life, which can ease depression, anxiety, and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix styles so practical steps, motivation, and personal meaning all get attention.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from a quieter spot or avoid the need to be on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can tailor frequency and session length to match everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Winnifred commonly help with?
She helps people with depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles. Career, relationship, ADHD, and anger issues are also in her scope.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and supports small habit and thought changes.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked as a crisis counselor, program director, advocate, and clinical supervisor.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
In which languages can clients meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video are offered.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.