His therapist and daughter Zoe have both pointed to a new calm, confidence and self-respect. Winkler says he learned to listen more and stop forcing his opinions, admitting he had been like "Swiss cheese" full of holes but is gradually becoming firmer.
Working with a professional helped him connect more deeply as an artist; he credits that work with enabling his acclaimed portrayal of Gene Cousineau on Barry. He is also set to appear in Rolling Loud: The Movie on Oct. 2 and had a cameo in Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.