Thomas Zimm, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Thomas Zimm is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and substance concerns.

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Licensed inIllinois
License149013395
NPI 1386979102
Experience14+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Thomas

Thomas Zimm is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and substance concerns. He works with adults and adolescents who are navigating difficult life events, painful losses, and challenges with mood and behavior. Thomas aims for clear, practical support when things feel overwhelming.

He draws on 14 years of experience helping people affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, separation, homelessness, and relationship strain.

Background and approach

That background shaped a collaborative style that focuses on listening, validating experience, and standing with people as they make changes. He avoids labels and centers each person’s goals. Thomas uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feeling safe and connected.

He blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused work to meet specific needs. Sessions often include learning skills, noticing patterns, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. His approach is straightforward and steady.

He offers support, advocates for clients when needed, and helps people practice new ways of coping. Parents and caregivers can expect calm guidance around family stress, fatherhood concerns, and caregiver burnout. Thomas trained at the Jane Addams School of Social Work and holds an Illinois LCSW.

He provides therapy in English and accepts international clients for remote sessions.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois): License 149013395 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1386979102 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress

Approaches Thomas names

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Online support

Attachment-informed and skills-based therapy online

Thomas uses attachment-based ideas to understand how relationships affect emotion and behavior, helping people notice patterns of connection, abandonment, or bonding that shape their well-being. That work often focuses on building safer ways to relate to others and to oneself.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching acceptance and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool he uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors through practical exercises and homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thomas collaborates with each person to pick or blend methods that fit their situation and goals. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts strategies over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read nonverbal cues and practice skills in real time. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat can suit short check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep steady momentum toward goals.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship and family challenges, plus mood disorders like bipolar and other related issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a collaborative, supportive approach that emphasizes engagement and validation while focusing on practical skills and behavior changes.

What experience does he bring?

He has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents impacted by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, separation, homelessness, and mood and substance concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a Master of Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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