Sarah Elaine Zimmerman, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW (FL), LCSW-R (NY), LCSW-C (MD), LCSW (VA)

Offering in-person therapy in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and Telehealth therapy throughout Florida, New York, Maryland and Virginia.

I’ve been honored to provide treatment to survivors of childhood abuse and attachment wounds, sexual assault, the 9/11 terrorist attack, gun violence, chronic medical conditions, catastrophic weather events and front-line medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I have over 25+ years of clinical experience working in settings including Nassau County, New York’s sexual assault unit; The LI Dialectical Behavior Group; Baltimore City’s Foster Care Division; Arlington, Virginia’s Safehouse for survivors of domestic violence and Edgemeade residential treatment for adolescent males in Maryland.

Let’s work together so you can move forward and start enjoying your life!

Certifications:

  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional- Level II
  • Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

You can also find me on Quora, a social question and answer website.

https://www.quora.com/profile/Sarah-Elaine-Zimmerman-LCSW-CCTP-II-EMDR-C-CCATP

Treatment Approach

I use a variety of approaches to fit your unique needs. We’ll work collaboratively on a treatment plan using cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy/ego state work.

There is a growing body of neuroscience research that supports the practice of self-compassion, mindfulness and EMDR in psychotherapy. Individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past. I help my clients move past the difficult blocks to reach their full potential.

“Resilience is not a trait that you either have or do not have; it is a set of strategies that can be learned and practiced and by anyone”

– Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Education & Credentials:

  • NPI #1134314214
  • License #: 069287
  • License State: NY
  • License #: SW#17459
  • License State: FL
  • License #: 10135
  • License #: 0904011066
  • License State: VA
  • Practicing Since: 1996
  • Education: Master of Social Work
    Clinical license
    R Psychotherapy privilege (NY)

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it”

– Helen Keller