- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and depression
- ACT and CBT
About Janel
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 14 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Elle lists guilt and shame as one of the concerns she addresses and focuses on the emotional weight those feelings bring.
Elle uses practical, talk-first methods in sessions. She hears what feels most urgent and helps people name the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. Sessions often include skill practice and clear options for handling intense feelings between meetings.
Her work draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with attachment-informed conversations. That means she helps people notice patterns, test new responses, and build more workable habits in relationships and everyday routines.
Elle pays attention to how earlier attachments and losses shape current guilt or shame. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and blended family issues. Her practice is meant for adults navigating these overlapping stresses rather than for couples, children, or family therapy.
She invites straightforward, paced work that matches a person’s daily life. People start by describing the problem they want to change, then she and the client plot small steps forward and tools to try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful when guilt or shame gets in the way of daily choices and meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional reactions and helps people try different ways of relating to others and to themselves.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That way sessions focus on what feels most helpful, whether the first step is skills practice, values-based action, or examining attachment patterns.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to practice skills, review exercises, and track progress across sessions while adapting work to daily life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, including related issues like abandonment and attachment concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She combines acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice painful selfjudgments and experiment with different responses to those feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician, supporting adults through mood disorders, trauma recovery, and major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.