- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-based work
About Janel
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on real problems and everyday coping skills.
Elle combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to help people name and work through painful emotions. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns, identify feelings, and try different ways of responding.
Her work includes a wide range of concerns beyond mood disorders, such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and co-morbidity challenges. She helps people talk through difficult relationships and decision points, and manage the stress that comes with health or life changes.
Elle tends to use clear, practical language and short-term skills alongside deeper emotional work. She supports people in building routines and strategies that fit day-to-day life while also addressing painful memories or recurring reactions. The focus is on what is happening now and what can be changed next.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site process to answer a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions and how those feelings shape relationships and patterns. It helps people name hard-to-find emotions and try different ways of responding to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match personal values to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and helps people recognize and shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their concerns, goals, and comfort level. That means mixing emotion-focused exploration with ACT or CBT skills as needed and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so sessions can occur between work breaks or from a different location. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Sessions are intended to help integrate therapy work with everyday life while using these therapeutic approaches as a guide.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, attachment-based, and client-centered approaches to help people name feelings and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transition issues.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
If you are considering working together, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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