Thomas Zimm, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Adolescents and families
About Thomas Zimm
Thomas Zimm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from the Jane Addams School of Social Work and 14 years of clinical experience. He has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, separation, loss, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, interpersonal violence, and homelessness. His background includes both direct clinical care and advocacy for clients facing complex life challenges.
Thomas emphasizes engagement, validation, and steady support for people who have experienced pain, suffering, and loss. His practice prioritizes collaboration over labels, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, addiction, relationship and family problems, attention challenges, and compassion fatigue. He draws on mindfulness practices alongside cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, as well as feminist and attachment-informed perspectives, to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Known for a supportive and advocacy-minded stance, Thomas aims to be present as a witness to the healing process while helping clients articulate and work toward their goals. He offers a calm, patient approach that seeks to build safety, strengthen relationships, and promote resilience across life stages and challenges.
Thomas emphasizes engagement, validation, and steady support for people who have experienced pain, suffering, and loss. His practice prioritizes collaboration over labels, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, addiction, relationship and family problems, attention challenges, and compassion fatigue. He draws on mindfulness practices alongside cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, as well as feminist and attachment-informed perspectives, to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Known for a supportive and advocacy-minded stance, Thomas aims to be present as a witness to the healing process while helping clients articulate and work toward their goals. He offers a calm, patient approach that seeks to build safety, strengthen relationships, and promote resilience across life stages and challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesPost-traumatic stress
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Thomas Zimm have?
Thomas Zimm has 14 years of clinical experience.
Is Thomas Zimm a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. License details: IL LCSW 149013395.
In which languages does Thomas Zimm provide therapy?
Thomas provides therapy in English.
Where is Thomas Zimm located?
Thomas is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Thomas Zimm as my therapist?
You can work with Thomas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Thomas Zimm work with international clients?
Yes. Thomas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Thomas Zimm cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Thomas'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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Thomas. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Thomas integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and persistent emotional pain. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current connections, making it useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, and varying comfort levels. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care and make it easier for people to maintain momentum between sessions while balancing work, family, and other commitments.