About

My name is Jacquelyn Zimmerman. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the state of Nevada. My counseling career has extended for more than 20-years with a broad clinical spectrum. I have a demonstrated record of success working with diverse adult populations presenting with multiple problems from the mildest to the most severe.
•Specialties: Substance Abuse, Addictions, Mental Health/Mental Illness, Trauma and abuse, Domestic Violence, Personality Disorders, Multicultural issues, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues/Couples, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Anger Management, Co-dependency/Adult Children of Chemically Dependent Parent issues, Trauma and abuse, Family/Stepfamilies/Foster Care/Military family issues, Anger Management, Self Esteem issues, Vocational stress, Career difficulties, ADHD/ADD, CPS/family court/legal mandates for counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual/Religious issues, LGBT.

One of my strengths is a genuine gift for connecting with people to develop trust and rapport. I possess strong interpersonal skills such as compassion, empathy, respect, genuineness, discretion, integrity, and dedication to encourage and empower clients at their own pace. You are not alone on your journey. I am trained in integrating, complementary clinical evidence, faith, strength-based theories, and techniques offering highly personalized styles to healing emotional, mental, spiritual, vocational, and physical sufferings. My holistic approaches to counseling are evidence, faith, and strength-based such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing; Solution-Focused Therapy; Forgiveness Therapy; Mindfulness; Strength-Based Therapy/Case Management, Emotional-Focused Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, Family Therapy, and training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

I have a Master of Education in Counseling degree from Virginia State University and a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies (Theology) from Washington Theological Union Seminary. I earned an Advanced Certification in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University-Maryland. Currently, I am a second-year doctoral candidate at Liberty University in the Doctor of Education Department-Community Care and Counseling with concentrating in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have maintained 39-years in recovery through the help of different support groups, church, counseling, and numerous friends still willing to give back. I would be honored to meet you.