Dale Winchell, LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Dale Winchell is a licensed social work clinician based in New York who is also dually licensed to practice in Maryland. He helps people who are struggling with distorted thinking patterns to recognize unhelpful beliefs and develop practical strategies for change. His clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, stress, attention-deficit/hyperactivity challenges, borderline personality concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, and he draws on experience gained working in an Intensive Outpatient Program to support individuals facing more severe mood and anxiety symptoms.

Dale is clear about the limits of his specialty care - he does not have specialized training in addictions or substance use treatment and will recommend a different provider when those issues are the primary concern. He can, however, offer support for co-occurring mental health symptoms while referring for targeted addiction services when appropriate.

His approach is compassionate and collaborative, aimed at helping clients build concrete skills for personal growth. He is experienced in addressing mood regulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal dynamics and offers guidance to people dealing with isolation, family conflict, and the work of strengthening emotional resilience. Dale brings a nonjudgmental, supportive stance to therapy and adapts techniques to each person’s needs, with the goal of creating an affirming environment where clients can explore experiences, practice coping skills, and move toward improved emotional functioning.

Dale holds social work credentials including LCSW and LCSW-C - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C denotes a clinical social work credential in Maryland.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. It emphasizes practical skill-building to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and challenges with attention and self-esteem by teaching new ways of thinking and behaving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through clear communication skills. It can be especially useful for managing impulsivity, intense emotions, and interpersonal difficulties.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. Dale will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor techniques from CBT, DBT, or a combination that fits their situation. That collaborative exploration helps ensure therapy methods align with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs, and engage with licensed professionals in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.