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I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed to provide psychotherapy in Texas. With me, you are working with a trained mental health professional. I received my bachelor's degree at St. Edward's University and my master's degree at The University of Texas, both in Austin, Texas.
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked with people experiencing psychiatric crises, provided child protective services, and one-on-one therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns: chronic and severe mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder); depression; anxiety; PTSD; end of life issues; grief and loss; parenting concerns. Thorough my career, I have the privilege of helping hundreds of individuals suffering with the lasting effects of trauma.
I am experienced in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My approach is person-centered, and is tailored to your specific wants, needs, and goals. The best news is that emotional and/or psychological distress does not have to control your life!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 58628
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Dr. Zimmerman listens and asks pertinent questions to try and help me get to the root of my anxiety.
Written on Mar 09, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Deborah has been great, offering many times available for therapy, and responding quickly. She is easy to talk to and asks the right questions to get me talking. I really appreciate the time she takes to get to know me and understand what I am going through.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
I’ve only had two sessions so far with Deborah and feel hopeful again! I definitely look forward to the next session!
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deborah Zimmerman is amazing! She really listens, provides great feedback, and helps me tackle limiting beliefs and issues!
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks
Deborah has been great help, I’ve improved myself immensely since meeting with her. She’s the best, understanding and supportive.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Deborah is empathetic and has a sense of my needs. I appreciate her.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes