- 14 years experience
- Florida LCSW
- Focus on coping
About Janel
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the emotional work that comes with major life changes. She brings 14 years of practice to sessions and aims to create a calm, straightforward place to talk things through.
Elle focuses on practical support for everyday struggles and deeper emotional wounds. She listens for how patterns of thinking and attachment affect mood and relationships, and then helps people try small changes that add up over time.
Her work often includes people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and the ripple effects of chronic illness or caregiving. She also supports those facing cancer, aging and geriatric issues, and attachment or abandonment wounds that keep showing up in adult life.
Sessions blend structured tools and open conversation. Elle uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to build new skills. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to strengthen emotional awareness and connection.
People who choose Elle can expect a respectful, steady clinician who values clear goals and realistic steps. She encourages people to bring what matters most to them and to set the pace for change.
Background and approach: Elle developed her approach over 14 years of practice in Florida. She focuses on tailoring strategies to each person - using techniques from DBT when emotion regulation is needed or CBT when patterns of thinking are in the way. The emphasis is on usable skills, grounded conversation, and helping people cope with life transitions and end-of-life caregiving concerns.
Elle focuses on practical support for everyday struggles and deeper emotional wounds. She listens for how patterns of thinking and attachment affect mood and relationships, and then helps people try small changes that add up over time.
Her work often includes people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and the ripple effects of chronic illness or caregiving. She also supports those facing cancer, aging and geriatric issues, and attachment or abandonment wounds that keep showing up in adult life.
Sessions blend structured tools and open conversation. Elle uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to build new skills. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to strengthen emotional awareness and connection.
People who choose Elle can expect a respectful, steady clinician who values clear goals and realistic steps. She encourages people to bring what matters most to them and to set the pace for change.
Background and approach: Elle developed her approach over 14 years of practice in Florida. She focuses on tailoring strategies to each person - using techniques from DBT when emotion regulation is needed or CBT when patterns of thinking are in the way. The emphasis is on usable skills, grounded conversation, and helping people cope with life transitions and end-of-life caregiving concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small committed actions that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Elle will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and which tools feel comfortable. Together they decide whether to use ACT, CBT, or integrate attachment and client-centered work to support emotion regulation and healthier relationships.
Confirm available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and make it simpler to attend during work breaks or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can guide how to structure sessions so skills practice, emotional processing, and planning fit into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and concerns related to aging and cancer.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, mixing structured skill-teaching with open conversation. Sessions aim to set clear goals and try practical steps between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
Elle has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life challenges in Florida.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced or billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.