B. Winnifred Cazeau
Compassionate guidance grounded in clinical social work
LICSW, MD, LCSW-C Maryland
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Family, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Haitian Creole
About B.
B. Winnifred Cazeau brings a professional path rooted in social work and years of clinical practice to her therapeutic work.
Background and approach
Known professionally as Ms. Winnie, she trained with a Master of Social Work focused on child, adolescent, and family health and holds licenses in Maryland and the District of Columbia as LICSW, MD, LCSW-C.
Over a 13-year documented career she has filled roles from crisis counselor to program director and clinical supervisor, and she combines counseling, coaching, and training in her practice. Her style rests on the belief that each person knows their own story and carries strengths that can guide change.
She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify practical strategies and clarify direction when life feels stalled. Clinically she draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered approaches to address issues like depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
Based in Maryland, she offers a professional yet approachable presence aimed at helping people move toward goals, manage transitions, and restore balance. Her practice frame combines goal-focused work with support for emotional processing and real-world problem solving.
Therapeutic approaches for online change and growth
B. Winnifred Cazeau commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, behavior, and everyday challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she uses that encourages learning to notice thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions. Client-centered therapy informs her work as well, creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals guide the pace and focus of sessions.
Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.
Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, goal-oriented support and problem solving while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Haitian Creole