Stacey Zimmerman, LCSW
LCSW specializing in attachment and trauma
- Attachment-focused care
- Integrative evidence based methods
- Trauma and grief support
About Stacey Zimmerman
"Empathy is a relationship between equals." - Paolo Freire
Stacey Zimmerman approaches therapy with a deep interest in human attachment and the nervous system that shapes emotions and bodily sensations. Her academic background explored how people actually feel and sense through their neurobiology, and that curiosity informs a practice that values both careful analysis and human connection. Before becoming a licensed clinician, she spent 14 years serving in the U.S. Army across active duty, reserve, and National Guard roles and later worked as a contractor with the U.S. Navy. Following graduate training, she provided services to people from age five through end of life across community mental health, juvenile detention, therapeutic foster care, private practice, geriatric wellness and assisted living, medical social work, and insurance-contracted therapy settings.
Her therapeutic style is often described as integrative, analytical, yet straightforward. Stacey enjoys identifying the roots or drivers of behaviors while maintaining an environment that invites authentic expression. She frames her guidance as invitations rather than prescriptions, honoring each person as the expert on their own mind and body. Trained in multiple evidence-informed approaches, she blends sensitivity with a focus on growth and helps clients navigate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while offering steady support. Stacey holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a master's-level credential for providing mental health therapy.
She encourages open communication about difficult moments in sessions so adjustments can be made collaboratively and believes in giving clients time and focused attention to promote meaningful progress.
Stacey Zimmerman approaches therapy with a deep interest in human attachment and the nervous system that shapes emotions and bodily sensations. Her academic background explored how people actually feel and sense through their neurobiology, and that curiosity informs a practice that values both careful analysis and human connection. Before becoming a licensed clinician, she spent 14 years serving in the U.S. Army across active duty, reserve, and National Guard roles and later worked as a contractor with the U.S. Navy. Following graduate training, she provided services to people from age five through end of life across community mental health, juvenile detention, therapeutic foster care, private practice, geriatric wellness and assisted living, medical social work, and insurance-contracted therapy settings.
Her therapeutic style is often described as integrative, analytical, yet straightforward. Stacey enjoys identifying the roots or drivers of behaviors while maintaining an environment that invites authentic expression. She frames her guidance as invitations rather than prescriptions, honoring each person as the expert on their own mind and body. Trained in multiple evidence-informed approaches, she blends sensitivity with a focus on growth and helps clients navigate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while offering steady support. Stacey holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a master's-level credential for providing mental health therapy.
She encourages open communication about difficult moments in sessions so adjustments can be made collaboratively and believes in giving clients time and focused attention to promote meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stacey Zimmerman have?
Stacey Zimmerman has 6 years of experience.
Is Stacey Zimmerman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details are KY LCSW 256077 and FL LCSW SW24132.
In which languages does Stacey Zimmerman provide therapy?
Stacey Zimmerman provides therapy in English.
Where is Stacey Zimmerman located?
Stacey Zimmerman is located in Florida.
How can I work with Stacey Zimmerman as my therapist?
You can work with Stacey Zimmerman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stacey Zimmerman work with international clients?
Stacey Zimmerman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stacey Zimmerman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment-Informed and Acceptance-Based Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages clients to clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical skills to move toward what matters.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions, expectations, and patterns of relating. It supports healing around abandonment, intimacy issues, and relational wounds by exploring connection needs and building more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace. This approach supports self-exploration and can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and working through identity concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacey works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access therapists from home or on the go while preserving the therapeutic connection with licensed professionals.