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Stacey Zimmerman

Stacey Zimmerman

LCSW

Mindful, practical therapy for everyday challenges

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Utah, Florida

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, Kentucky256077
  • LCSW, Utah13805731-3501
  • LCSW, FloridaSW24132
  • NPI 1225595515

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness based
  • Attachment focused
  • Practical invitations

About Stacey

Stacey Zimmerman is a licensed clinical social worker who combines mindfulness with practical therapy. She uses calm, present-moment work to help people notice thoughts and body sensations. Her style is straightforward and invitational rather than directive, and she encourages authentic interaction in sessions.

She draws on six years of professional experience and a varied background. Her work has included community mental health, juvenile detention, therapeutic foster care, geriatric wellness-assisted living, medical social work, and private practice. Prior to social work, she served 14 years in the U.S. Army and later worked as a contractor with the U.S. Navy.

Her sessions mix present-focused awareness with discussion of past experiences when that helps manage symptoms. She describes her approach as integrative and analytical while keeping things simple and usable. Rather than giving direct advice, she offers invitations to try new ways of thinking and sensing.

Stacey helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns tied to attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency, and family of origin issues.

Stacey practices in Florida as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. Sessions are offered in English. To start, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.

How mindfulness, ACT, and attachment work in online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy invites gentle attention to thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in the present moment. It helps people notice patterns and reduce reactivity to stress and strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, mixes values-based goal work with learning to accept difficult internal experiences so clients can take meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape expectations in relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, suggest options, and check in to see what feels most helpful. That ongoing collaboration makes it easier to adjust methods over time as needs change.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people engage from a convenient location and can make it simpler to balance appointments with work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, will work with you to choose an approach and session rhythm that fits your life.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stacey address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends mindfulness and present-moment awareness with analytical discussion of roots when useful. She focuses on invitations to try new ways of thinking rather than giving direct advice.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of social work experience and a broader background that includes work in community mental health, juvenile detention, foster care, geriatric settings, medical social work, and private practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with license designations KY LCSW and FL LCSW.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Stacey?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's posted availability.

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