What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Abbie is a wonderful therapist. She's warm and patient. She helped guide me through the aftermath of a traumatic incident, introducing mental tools with EMDR to use on my own when faced with a trigger. I am definitely better for it. I highly recommend her.”
CFLess than 1 year ago
“Abbie and her support have been a true blessing in my life. She genuinely cares about her patients and strikes the right balance of listening, offering support, and working together to implement tools that I can use on my own. I have reached back out to her over the years and she has always made space for me. I cannot recommend her high enough. It's taken me years top find a therapist I can trust and open up to and I'm grateful to have found that in Abbie. ”
RDMore than 1 year ago
About Abbie Zimmerman
Focus areas
EMDR Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Abbie Zimmerman
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters degree from Hunter School of Social Work in New York City, with the focus on individual psychotherapy. 25 years ago I moved to San Francisco. I found an amazing network of providers interested in addressing social change and advocacy. I began working for various non-profits working with high risk teenagers utilizing community organizing, peer mentorship and youth employment services to address their needs.
Several years later I found my way back to family and individual psychotherapy, obtaining my LCSW and focusing on trauma, attachment theory and mindfulness practices. In 2012, I received training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) helping those that had suffered for years with trauma, a way to heal the brain on a more permanent and organic level. EMDR is just one tool I use in my practice in addition to other approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Mindfulness based treatment and Internal Family Systems.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The human existence has its duality. Positive and healthy experiences in our lives can enrich us, make us feel connected and help us have a clear understanding of what we want and deserve in our lives. For many of us, we may have also had negative or traumatic experiences which can affect our core belief systems, leaving us feeling unworthy, unlovable or stuck in a variety of other negative thought patterns or behaviors.
My approach is caring and compassionate, with the understanding these negative experiences can be complex and deeply embedded in the pysche. We’ll work together to move towards the life you truly want to be living. I bring together experience that is both client centered and solution focused, and I offer an approach which is patient, caring and accepting. I work with the deep knowledge that everyone wants to feel respected and have a sense of purpose in their lives.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I have a sliding scale from $150-$250. I go by an honor system depending on your current financial situation, in order to make therapy accessible to more folks. Please choose an amount that you are comfortable with moving forward. We can discuss changes to this amount either an increase or decrease as individuals financial circumstances change.
If you have out-of-network coverage, I am happy to provide a monthly super-bill you can submit to your insurance for partial to full reimbursement.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Hunter College, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1881801819
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Abbie is a wonderful therapist. She's warm and patient. She helped guide me through the aftermath of a traumatic incident, introducing mental tools with EMDR to use on my own when faced with a trigger. I am definitely better for it. I highly recommend her.
Less than 1 year agoCF
Abbie and her support have been a true blessing in my life. She genuinely cares about her patients and strikes the right balance of listening, offering support, and working together to implement tools that I can use on my own. I have reached back out to her over the years and she has always made space for me. I cannot recommend her high enough. It's taken me years top find a therapist I can trust and open up to and I'm grateful to have found that in Abbie.
More than 1 year agoRD
I've been seeing Abbie for many years - during the pandemic I moved further away and changed jobs so I sought care from new therapists due to location. 3-4 therapists later none compared to Abbie and I'm back. Abbie is the perfect balance between being a listener and also telling what I need to hear while also offering tools such as EMDR therapy when the situation presents itself. I highly recommend Abbie's care and would never switch again!
More than 1 year agoAC
Abbie is a very professional but personable therapist--I have been working with her for years and have truly experienced major improvements in my ability to navigate my anxiety and the various challenges that come up. She creates a comfortable space where I have been able to have a voice in exploring the approaches that will work best for me. Her ideas and insights have been really helpful for me, and I also value her flexibility when my priorities of focus change. She provides feedback with compassion and honesty, and I feel that I can be candid and open with her at a pace that I'm comfortable with. She's extremeley reliable about keeping appointments and communicative and flexible when schedules change. I'd recommend working with Abbie to anyone, truly.
More than 1 year agoCJ
I began seeing Abbie five years ago after several traumatic experiences led to intense, recurring panic attacks. With Abbie's support, I've acquired useful tools for managing my anxiety. I also feel more comfortable identifying triggers and processing big emotions instead of holding them in. Therapy, along with daily meditation, has made a world of difference in my life.
Working on one's mental health is a lifelong journey, and I'm so grateful to have Abbie along for the ride.
More than 1 year agoSF
Abbie was fantastic! I felt heard and listened to, I felt supported and safe, and she was an incredible resource to help work through everything I was going through. 100% recommend!!
More than 1 year agoKN
Abbie has a warm, engaging energy that I felt from our very first phone consultation. I was immediately comfortable in our sessions together and knew that Abbie would be there with me as I tackled challenging feelings and past relationships. I highly recommend Abbie to anyone new to therapy or even returning to treatment after a long time away.
More than 1 year agoJA
Abbie has been a great therapist, she is very supportive and over time has built a trust where I can feel pushed/ challenged in positive ways. I went to her initially for anxiety issues and her implementation of EMDR really opened up the ways I was able to deal with my anxiety, and I now consider those tools an invaluable life skill. Her attention to detail and bringing things full circle is something I really appreciate about her, she has often brought things up in our sessions that I have forgotten about or never followed up with, it makes me feel valued as a patient to have her consistency
More than 1 year agoBT
Abbie was incredibly kind and made me feel really comfortable from the start. She created a safe and supportive space where I felt heard and understood. Her warmth and patience made it easy to open up, and I truly appreciated her thoughtful approach. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate therapist!
More than 1 year agoGF
Abbie is an exceptional clinician who has been instrumental in my healing journey. I wholeheartedly recommend her with no hesitation or reservations.
More than 1 year agoJA
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What practice does Abbie Zimmerman work with?
Abbie Zimmerman works with Abbie Zimmerman, LCSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Abbie Zimmerman?
Abbie Zimmerman frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Abbie Zimmerman on their profile.
What languages does Abbie Zimmerman speak?
Abbie Zimmerman speaks English.
How do patients rate Abbie Zimmerman in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Abbie Zimmerman. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.