Welcome to Comprehensive Counseling,

where healing begins with a foundation of trust and empathy.

I'm Ellen Zimmerman, MS, LCPC and I'm here to guide you through life's challenges with compassion and expertise.

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Ellen Zimmerman is a highly esteemed mental health professional with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years in various mental and behavioral health settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and is both a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of licensure and a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). Ellen’s extensive experience encompasses work in county agencies, school districts, colleges, and private practice environments, highlighting her versatility and depth of expertise.

Throughout her career, Ellen has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in crisis intervention, personal counseling, and custody evaluations. She has spent over six years as a high school counselor and eight years in higher education, where she developed and implemented comprehensive mental health services and support systems. Her broad experience includes working with families, youth, adults, couples, and veterans, making her a compassionate and effective practitioner.

Ellen’s dedication to enhancing mental health and well-being in her community is evident through her extensive and varied contributions. Her impressive career and unwavering commitment make her a leading figure in the mental health profession.

Professional Recognition

Ellen is also a recognized thought leader in her field. She is the co-author of the influential textbook "Bridging the First Year Experience," and she is a sought-after national presenter on topics related to college student success and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. Additionally, she provides consultancy services for community and private organizations, further extending her impact.

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My Specialties

 

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Antisocial Personality

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Bisexual

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Child

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Developmental Disorders

  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)

  • Divorce

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Domestic Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Eating Disorders

  • Education and Learning Disabilities

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Intellectual Disability

  • Lesbian

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Medication Management

  • Mood Disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Personality Disorders

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Teen Violence

  • Thinking Disorders

  • Transgender

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Women's Issues

My Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

  • Family Systems

  • Mindfulness Based Therapy

  • Psychodynamic

I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the key to helping clients heal.