About Dale
Dale Winchell is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. He holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and brings three years of professional experience to his mental health work. Dale focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and related challenges.
He approaches therapy in a calm, straightforward way that aims to make change feel possible. He uses clear, practical strategies to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve learning skills to handle strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. Dale draws on methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build those skills. Much of his background includes work in an Intensive Outpatient Program.
That experience shaped his ability to support people facing serious anxiety and depression symptoms. He does not claim specialization in substance use treatment and will suggest other providers when that is the main concern. Dale talks with people about life stressors such as relationship strain, caregiving burden, career transitions, and the ups and downs of self-esteem.
He also addresses concerns tied to ADHD, attachment, chronic illness, and feelings of isolation. The aim is to help people set practical goals and try doable steps between sessions. His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
He works with each person to tailor techniques to their situation and preferences. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using a mix of video, phone, chat, and messaging options.
How CBT and DBT translate to online therapy
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Online CBT sessions typically include tracking thoughts, practicing new behaviors between sessions, and reviewing what worked in the next meeting.DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. In online DBT-informed work clients learn emotion regulation and mindfulness skills and practice them with guidance during sessions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. That plan can change over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
Offering therapy online makes scheduling easier for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when video isn’t feasible, and live chat or messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing reminders between meetings. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping focus on skill-building and practical steps.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Maryland, New York
- Languages
- English
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