- Thoughts and habits
- Attachment focus
- Practical skill-building
About Stacey
Stacey Zimmerman is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits and how they shape daily life. She draws on a mix of practical techniques and deep listening to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of responding. Stacey keeps things straightforward and prefers a down-to-earth, respectful working rhythm in sessions.
She uses tools from cognitive-behavioral approaches to spot thought patterns and from acceptance and commitment work to help people notice what matters most. Attachment-based ideas guide her thinking about how early relationships continue to influence current feelings and reactions. Stacey combines these with client-centered conversation so people feel heard while they learn new skills.
Her background includes six years of clinical social work practice and earlier service in the U.S. Army across active duty, reserves, and National Guard roles. She has worked in community mental health, juvenile detention centers, therapeutic foster care, geriatric wellness settings, and private practice, which shaped a practical approach to a wide range of life challenges.
Stacey often helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns by tracing the “roots” of behaviors and testing small changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She invites honesty and aims to leave people feeling steadier after difficult sessions. People who want straightforward feedback and practical steps in addition to listening often find this approach useful.
She uses tools from cognitive-behavioral approaches to spot thought patterns and from acceptance and commitment work to help people notice what matters most. Attachment-based ideas guide her thinking about how early relationships continue to influence current feelings and reactions. Stacey combines these with client-centered conversation so people feel heard while they learn new skills.
Her background includes six years of clinical social work practice and earlier service in the U.S. Army across active duty, reserves, and National Guard roles. She has worked in community mental health, juvenile detention centers, therapeutic foster care, geriatric wellness settings, and private practice, which shaped a practical approach to a wide range of life challenges.
Stacey often helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns by tracing the “roots” of behaviors and testing small changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She invites honesty and aims to leave people feeling steadier after difficult sessions. People who want straightforward feedback and practical steps in addition to listening often find this approach useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Kentucky, Utah, Florida
Languages
English
Approach-driven online work that focuses on thoughts and attachment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing the thoughts and habits that maintain problems. It is practical and helpful for stress, sleeping and eating issues, and mood symptoms.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy, trust, and family-of-origin concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stacey collaborates with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of techniques as needed. This helps sessions stay relevant to what someone needs that week.
If you prefer online work, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can fit around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacey address in sessions?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is integrative and straightforward, mixing analysis of behavior with skill practice and supportive conversation to help people test small changes.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has six years of clinical social work experience and earlier service in the U.S. Army, with work in community mental health, juvenile detention, foster care, geriatric settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with licensure in Kentucky and Florida, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stacey?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.