Sarah Elaine Zimmerman, LCSW-CTP (FL), LCSW-C (MD), LCSW (VA), LCSW-R (NY)

(She/her/hers)
Preferred Name: Sarah

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

Are you going through your day feeling overwhelmed by fear, sadness or frozen? You don't have to continue to overthink decisions, avoid situations or feel triggered by recent or childhood traumatic memories. I want to help you feel calmer, confident and in control using your own strengths and EMDR techniques. I have 27 years of experience as a licensed clinician and over 23 years as an EMDR provider working with C-PTSD, Recent Traumatic episodes, Anxiety and Stress Disorders. I've provided EMDR to trauma survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attack, childhood abuse (sexual, verbal and physical) attachment wounds/neglect, sexual assault, gun violence, and frightening medical conditions. Please give me a call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would work well together. I'd love to speak with you and answer your questions about this technique. Also licensed in NY, VA and MD for clients who travel seasonally including for retirement, college or for work. https://sarahelainezimmermanlcsw.com

Education & Experience

My clinical experience with treating trauma includes private practice, a sexual assault unit in NY, a safehouse shelter in VA, Baltimore City Foster Care, the LIDBT Group in NY and a residential treatment center in MD. Master of Social Work: University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1996. Certified in EMDR. Trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro (Level 2, 1999). Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, trained in Recent Traumatic Episode Protoccol (R-TEP) and Certified Telehealth Practitioner (FL CTP).

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDRIA

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance