About me

Tom’s academic career has culminated with him graduating from Jane Addams school of Social Work and obtaining his Master of Social Work Degree. Tom is an intelligent man, possessing the distinction of licensure. And, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tom can provide the needed direction to both the treatment team and the families we serve.

Tom has refined his talent of working with adolescents and families impacted by trauma, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, interpersonal violence, homelessness, physical abuse, and neglect for over 20 years. Moreover, twenty plus years have been spent working with children in group care settings who present with attachment issues, problems managing when dysregulated, aggression, violence, self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and impulsive disorders. Tom’s years of expertise have taught him the importance of engaging with families, validating pain experienced, and supporting them as they progress on a confident hopeful path for the future of their children and their family. Tom discloses, “I enjoy helping families develop skills to attune to their children and effectively respond to their children by learning ways to give structure and predictability. I also enjoy engaging with teenagers and teaching them skills to help them gain confidence, feel less isolated, and feel hopeful”.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Anger management
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Bipolar disorder , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Control issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149.013395

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Thomas Zimm. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I am very happy with Thomas as my therapist, He has helped me navigate through some very difficult and challenging issues. he is a very good listener, he has given me alot of strength and support, i have appreciated all his input, i would absolutely recommend Thomas as a therapist,

Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd

10/10

Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 3 months

Tom has been super helpful during a tough time. I’m grateful for his advice and guidance.

Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Thomas has been very helpful for us. We feel respected, understood and helped. He’s very patient.

Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and career difficulties

You're an amazing listener and that alone is an amazing gift. Sometimes the best help is sharing things you can't or aren't comfortable sharing with anyone around you. Thank you!

Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Extremely kind and knowledgeable.

Written on Feb 06, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and coaching

Tim was essential for me to understand what was going on and to give me the tools to get better and improve.
He was so quick in assessing and understanding, defining the causes of my troubles and immediately counseling on how to try to solve them.
All of this basically at the first meeting.
He is also someone that is able to listen and let you elaborate.
A blessing that I had crossed him on my journey.

Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse

Tom is a great counselor, very happy I was matched up with him first signing up for teencounseling.com. It's been a great experience thus far, I'm glad I started counseling here.

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