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I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed to provide psychotherapy in Texas. With me, you are working with a trained mental health professional. I received my bachelor's degree at St. Edward's University and my master's degree at The University of Texas, both in Austin, Texas.
Over the past eighteen years, I have worked with people experiencing psychiatric crises, provided child protective services, and one-on-one therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns: chronic and severe mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder); depression; anxiety; PTSD; end of life issues; grief and loss; parenting concerns. Thorough my career, I have the privilege of helping hundreds of individuals suffering with the lasting effects of trauma.
I am experienced in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My approach is person-centered, and is tailored to your specific wants, needs, and goals. The best news is that emotional and/or psychological distress does not have to control your life!
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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She’s a great therapist . She listens and understands ur goals. She gives u options of worksheets to work on.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh
Deborah has been a great active listener and gives great feedback.
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful and amazing you will find out if you choose her.
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Very amazing, she specializes so much it was very wonderful to have matched with her.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s been amazing!!
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deborah is very calm, kind, and a great listener. I’ve had therapists in the past that I could tell were distracted during the session. But she is always attentive and provides excellent feedback during each session. I’m grateful for her help.
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Very knowledgeable and kind
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Deborah is so so friendly, thoughtful, and comfortable to open up to. She listens well and is considerate towards any scenario or experience I bring up. I've never felt judged and she always asks questions that help me think deeper into our discussions. I always look forward to our sessions together, and her guidance and patience is always appreciated!
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Debbie Zimmerman is professional and very personable. Though I did not work with her very long, I appreciate her expertise and lovely way of communicating.
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Professional , active listener, empathetic counselor
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
She is fantastic! I feel very comfortable opening up and communicating with her!
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
Deborah has been amazing! Made me feel so comfortable and gives advice that actually helps!
Written on Jul 13, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Am very grateful to have a trustworthy thera I ist.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very level headed and considers all parts of the situation and ask questions to get you to disect your experiences and feelings
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Professional & experienced. Very flexible & adaptable in her practice.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Deborah is the best therapist I have worked with. She wants to know your concerns and will give you many different tools and options to help you navigate anything, big or small. She is so kind and understanding and will not try to tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. She will ask questions to guide you to the right answer. I always recommend this app to people because I think the match they made was truly amazing and very accurate!
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Zimmerman listens and asks pertinent questions to try and help me get to the root of my anxiety.
Written on Mar 09, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Deborah has been great, offering many times available for therapy, and responding quickly. She is easy to talk to and asks the right questions to get me talking. I really appreciate the time she takes to get to know me and understand what I am going through.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Deborah Zimmerman is amazing! She really listens, provides great feedback, and helps me tackle limiting beliefs and issues!
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks
Deborah has been great help, I’ve improved myself immensely since meeting with her. She’s the best, understanding and supportive.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Deborah is empathetic and has a sense of my needs. I appreciate her.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes
Deborah Zimmerman and I are close in age. That means a lot to me as she can relate to me in very significant ways. She is a great listener and not pushy at all.
I highly recommend her because she is inquisitive and very kind!!
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
She is really nice, listens and understands.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Wonderful therapist who checks in with me regularly and is invested in my success. Highly recommend.
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
We are just getting started but I feel like she understands me and my needs.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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