Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Zimm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage strong emotions and life stress. He works with individuals facing anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addiction, and trauma. Thomas writes plainly and offers steady support for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
He draws on 14 years of practice in clinical social work and a Master of Social Work from Jane Addams School of Social Work. That background includes work with people who have experienced abuse, neglect, domestic violence, separation, and loss.
Background and approach
He has also supported adolescents and adults affected by depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, interpersonal violence, and homelessness. Thomas favors a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on engagement, validation, and practical steps rather than labels.
He blends mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based thinking, dialectical skills, and trauma-informed methods to build coping tools and emotional awareness. In therapy he advocates for clients and helps them identify goals that matter to them. He uses short exercises and skill practice in sessions so people leave with concrete things to try between meetings.
He also listens closely to each person’s story and helps them make sense of painful experiences. People who choose Thomas can expect a steady, supportive space to work through anger, stress, relationship strain, caregiver burnout, and trauma-related concerns. He offers straightforward guidance and practical skills aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Thomas's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit your life
Thomas uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and repetitive negative thinking.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps with skills for mood management, anger, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Thomas will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then mix methods to suit their needs. He checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or new concerns arise.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text allow ongoing check-ins and shorter, more frequent contact between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on anger, trauma, anxiety, and other concerns.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and supportive. He blends practical skill-building, mindfulness, and talking through past experiences to help people manage emotions and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience in social work, including work with people affected by abuse, domestic violence, separation, loss, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, and homelessness.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Illinois and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.