AnneMarie Winic, LCSW

AnneMarie Winic is a California-licensed LCSW with 24 years of professional experience helping adults face stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, motivation concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential that authorizes clinical social work and psychotherapy practice - she brings long-standing clinical experience and an empathetic, respectful approach to each client encounter.

She works with issues that include attachment and caregiver stress, codependency, communication difficulties, feelings of emptiness, family of origin or family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose and midlife transitions, workplace concerns, and the challenges of young adulthood. She also has experience supporting clients who are hearing impaired and provides therapy in English and American Sign Language when appropriate.

AnneMarie tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs, drawing on methods suited to the presenting concerns and the individual’s goals. She views seeking change as an act of courage and focuses on empowering clients through practical strategies, skills building, and compassionate support as they move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

AnneMarie often uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and connections; this approach helps people working through attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and relationship challenges by increasing awareness and developing new ways of relating.

She also applies client-centered therapy, which focuses on empathic listening and supporting each person’s own goals; this approach is useful for building self-esteem, clarifying life purpose, and addressing feelings of emptiness. Additionally, she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and teach practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. AnneMarie collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for her practice - the ability to meet by video, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging increases flexibility and access to care. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while maintaining continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists.