Sarah Elaine Zimmerman, LCSW | EMDR and Anxiety Therapist practicing in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Sarah Elaine Zimmerman, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Offering in-person therapy and telehealth therapy in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.(561) 508-8809

I’ve been honored to provide treatment to survivors of childhood abuse/attachment wounding, sexual assault, the 9/11 terrorist attack, gun violence, car accidents, chronic medical conditions, catastrophic weather events/natural disasters 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 with helpful tools and start enjoying your life!

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Treatment Approach

I use a variety of approaches and interventions 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 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 create a life that feels more joyful and authentic.

“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