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Marcia Winter , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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Marcia  Winter

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • Licenses listedLCSW, Florida (no. SW6914); LCSW-C, Maryland (no. 28386); LCSW, Maine (no. LC21372); LCSW, Arizona (no. LCSW-21962)
  • NPI number1649326315
  • Experience3 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Goal focused

About Marcia

Marcia Winter is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and addiction-related struggles. She draws on experience supporting people through career challenges, intimacy and commitment issues, codependency, and the strain of caregiving. Marcia aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone taking their first step.

Marcia began her career in the child dependency field and later moved into hospital work. She currently serves as an emergency room social worker, and much of her practice involves brief interventions for people after a traumatic event or life change. That hands-on experience shaped her focus on practical coping skills and realistic next steps.

Her approach is open and nonjudgmental. Sessions emphasize listening, respect, and compassion while identifying small, doable changes. She uses client-centered techniques to tailor work to each person’s priorities.

Marcia also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with overwhelming feelings and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and track progress over time. These methods are used to address a range of concerns from substance use and domestic violence effects to grief and attachment worries.

With three years as an LCSW, she brings recent hospital and crisis experience into longer-term work when possible. Marcia encourages people ready to begin change to reach out and explore a plan that fits their life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their goals and priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma-related symptoms by teaching short practices to use during hard moments.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and changes that lead toward a preferred future. It works well for people who want focused, goal-oriented sessions that track progress in small, concrete ways.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan can shift when needed.

Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that fit into a workday or caregiving routine. It also makes it simpler to practice mindfulness tools between meetings and to use short, focused sessions when life feels hectic.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida, Maryland, Maine, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and addictions among other topics.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental, with a focus on listening and treating people with respect and compassion.

What is her professional background?

She started in the child dependency field and now works in a hospital as an emergency room social worker, providing brief interventions for people after traumatic events or life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and Florida and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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