Originally a Registered Nurse from 1963-1978, Ms. Winkler MSW, LCSW, BCD returned to school and received a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University in 1980. She is currently licensed to practice as a private practitioner in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC and Florida. Ms. Winkler has gained extensive experience in various inpatient, outpatient and agency settings, has worked as private practitioner for the twenty-five years and as a supervisor for the past ten-years.
Specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a large portion of her work is directed toward helping clients who have a history of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Ms.Winkler has received certifications in sex therapy and hypnotherapy. She is and has been a social activist working with community to address problems of drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, general problems of violence, offering educational seminars on domestic violence and anger management.
She was the Editor of The Practitioner The Florida Society of Clinical Social Work’s newsletter. She is a member of The National Association of Social Workers, The Academy of Certified Social Workers and is Board Certified through the American Board of Examiners. (BCD)
