Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and trauma care
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW19881
- NPI
- 1043568637
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Janel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Janel
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 14 years of practice. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Her focus includes issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image concerns, care‑giver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Elle uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage symptoms and make daily life more workable. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and take committed action. She also uses client‑centered and attachment‑informed ways of relating so people feel heard while they try new approaches.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small steps. She teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and problem solving. For people facing medical issues or caregiving burdens, she helps balance treatment tasks with everyday routines and self‑management strategies.
Her background includes working across a range of mood and trauma presentations. Over 14 years she has supported people through life transitions, chronic health challenges, and relationship stress. Elle aims to make therapy practical and relevant to day‑to‑day demands.
People who prefer straightforward, skills‑based work and relational support may find her style accessible. She practices in Florida and carries the LCSW credential listed above.
BHow sessions work
How her online approach uses therapy methods
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take values‑based action even with difficult thoughts or feelings. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.She also incorporates attachment‑informed ideas and client‑centered ways of relating. That means therapy includes attention to how relationships shape coping and an effort to listen and respond to the person's experience. Figuring out which combination of approaches will help most is part of the early work, and she treats that as a collaborative process with each client.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check‑in appointments during the day, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to involve the practical context of daily life when setting goals. She will discuss format preferences and practicalities as part of arranging first sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client‑centered approaches, attachment‑based work, and dialectical behavior techniques. The focus is on practical skills, values clarification, and improving day‑to‑day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and life transition concerns. That experience includes work with chronic illness and caregiving issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and prices depend on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process helps match goals and scheduling before your initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers