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.(561) 508-8809

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