- Focus on mens wellbeing
- Short practical goals
- Collaborative planning
About Janel
Janel "Elle" Zimmerman is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, and big life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward so people can talk through what matters most. She also has a focus on men’s wellbeing and supports those looking to build stronger coping skills and day-to-day resilience.
Elle creates a calm space for people to name what they are facing. She listens for how thoughts, feelings, and relationships get in the way. Then she works with each person to set small, practical goals that fit their life. Sessions emphasize doable strategies rather than long lectures.
Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help spot patterns that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used when people want to align actions with what really matters to them. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to clarify how early relationships shape current reactions.
People who come to her for help with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, or grief find an accepting environment. Elle pays attention to the whole picture - work, health, and relationships - when making a plan. Her aim is to help people leave sessions with one useful step they can try between meetings.
She works in Florida and offers services in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on her availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Elle commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to change outcomes; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small, concrete steps toward them while accepting difficult emotions, which can be useful for coping with life changes and persistent mood struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods might fit best based on goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. The choice of techniques can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings can make it easier to keep continuity during life transitions and help people try skills in their everyday settings without rearranging a full day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and recovery, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing issues like attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and collaborative. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered care, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background includes supporting people through complex life transitions and mood concerns.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
Elle holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida. Her license is listed as FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.