Dale Winchell

Experienced clinician focusing on clear thinking and coping

LCSW, MD, LCSW-C New York

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Dale

Dale Winchell is a licensed clinical social worker who brings three years of professional experience to his New York practice. He holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and has worked in intensive outpatient settings, supporting people through distorted thought patterns and significant mood symptoms.

Background and approach

His background includes helping clients manage depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and features of borderline personality, drawing on structured therapeutic methods to guide treatment. His style is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on practical strategies for coping and emotional regulation.

Dale helps clients identify unhelpful thinking, build skills to respond to impulsivity, and navigate interpersonal challenges like family problems, communication difficulties, and isolation. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, guilt and shame, and career-related changes.

Clients can expect individualized attention and a nonjudgmental stance as they work toward clearer thinking and improved coping. Dale emphasizes tailoring techniques to each person's needs and aims to support growth through evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral tools and skills-based behavioral strategies.

Practical Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete coping strategies. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with attention by teaching skills for clearer thinking and behavior change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve communication in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, assess which methods match their needs, and adapt techniques over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment stays relevant to the client's priorities and life circumstances.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support using a mix of synchronous and asynchronous options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dale commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, career transitions, and coping with life changes among other related struggles.

What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients change unhelpful thinking and build practical emotion regulation and interpersonal skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Dale has three years of professional experience, including work in an Intensive Outpatient Program where he supported people with significant depression and anxiety symptoms.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials with registrations NY LCSW 101703 and MD LCSW-C 28136, and he practices in New York.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with him?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disorders Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Maryland, New York

Languages

English