SERVICES | DZ Therapy

DZ Therapy, Oswego, IL | Danielle Zimmerman

our services

Whether you are looking for individual therapy or Brainspotting Intensives, we can help you!

We are about giving you a safe space when the world feels overwhelming and hard. We are there with you to help you find a way to like yourself again, maybe even find a way to love yourself. We are about healing all parts of yourself to become whole again.

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individual therapy

We work with young adults & adults specializing in:

Trauma and stored anxiety significantly impact one's mental health, often originating from adverse childhood experiences such as Childhood Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trichotillomania, various phobias, and social anxiety.

These conditions can profoundly alter an individual's emotional and psychological landscape, creating pervasive feelings of fear, distress, and helplessness.

Understanding the roots of such trauma and anxiety is crucial for effective treatment and healing, fostering resilience and recovery in those affected.

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Navigating postpartum and perinatal health can be a complex and multifaceted journey for new parents.

Challenges such as IVF treatments and fertility struggles can often impact both the physical and emotional well-being of individuals trying to conceive.

For those who have experienced NICU stays or birth traumas, the early days of parenthood may come with added layers of stress and anxiety.

Additionally, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders can affect new mothers, making the postpartum period particularly challenging.

Beyond the early months, parenting infants and toddlers introduce a whole new set of experiences and milestones that require continuous adaptation.

Understanding and addressing these diverse aspects of perinatal health is crucial for fostering the well-being of both parents and their children.

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Engaging the services of a therapist during life transitions can be immensely beneficial for several reasons.

Therapists provide a safe and confidential space where individuals can openly express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

They are trained to offer support and guidance tailored to the specific challenges associated with major life changes.

Therapy can help individuals develop effective coping strategies, enhance emotional resilience, and gain deeper insights into their personal experiences.

Additionally, therapy can facilitate the process of setting realistic goals and creating actionable plans to navigate transitions more smoothly. By addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of change, therapists play a crucial role in helping individuals adapt and thrive in new circumstances.

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Therapists can often find themselves in a unique position where their primary role is to offer support and healing to others. However, this consistent focus on the well-being of clients can sometimes lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and a diminished sense of personal wellness.

Engaging in therapy specifically tailored for therapists provides a vital avenue for these professionals to consult with peers, prevent burnout, and shift from the “healer” role to engage in deeper personal healing. This process not only aids in building confidence and resilience but also emphasizes the importance of practicing self-compassion.

By prioritizing their own mental health and well-being, therapists can continue to provide high-quality care to their clients while also maintaining their own emotional and psychological health.

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Sports performance therapy with a licensed counselor combines mental health strategies with physical performance techniques to help athletes enhance their mental resilience, manage stress, and overcome psychological barriers.

The counselor works with the athlete to improve focus, motivation, confidence, and emotional well-being, addressing issues like performance anxiety, mental fatigue, and self-doubt.

Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and goal-setting, the counselor helps the athlete develop a strong mental game, which supports peak physical performance and promotes overall mental health. This integrated approach enhances the athlete's ability to perform under pressure and recover from setbacks.

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If you are experiencing any of the above, please reach out. We would love to connect with you and see if what we offer aligns with your needs.

To learn more about payment, policies, and more visit the FAQ's.

brainspotting intensives

Brainspotting has changed my life & my mind personally, and professionally and has allowed me to help dozens of clients find the same healing and relief.

Brainspotting bypasses the “thinking” part of your brain to access and heal the root of what’s troubling you so you can journey deeper and feel better faster!

The human brain is amazing. It has an innate healing capacity.

A traumatic or overwhelming experience can get “stuck” in your brain and isn’t able to be filed away properly like every other memory you have had in your life. Instead of it feeling resolved or in the past, an unprocessed traumatic memory can feel like:

You’re still living it over and over again
Strong feelings of fear, sadness, irritability, and loneliness
You are in danger (even when you are safe)
Being uncomfortable in your own body and in the world around you

This is how unresolved trauma keeps us from living a good life.

Brainspotting is a powerful form of therapy that works by identifying eye positions that are linked to emotional activation or trauma. Once these eye positions, known as “brainspots” are located, a therapist can help the client process and release deep emotional pain and trauma as well as help to alleviate current pain and barriers to better function.

By activating both sides of the brain through biolateral music along with the guidance of finding the brainspot, we can use the brain’s natural healing ability to help you process an unresolved traumatic memory. When the memory is processed you are able to remember the experience but you no longer feel the intense negative emotions around it. Instead, you can be at peace.

"Healing comes from within but is nurtured through connection, presence & attunement. This is how brainspotting works."

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Reduced anxiety and distressing symptoms. Brainspotting can help alleviate chronic anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, and other issues.

Improved self-esteem and confidence. By confronting inner pain and negative beliefs, brainspotting helps clients develop a healthier and more compassionate view of themselves.

Better focus and performance. Releasing emotional baggage and trauma can help clients feel less distracted and more present in their daily lives.

Healthier relationships. Addressing attachment issues, emotional wounds from the past, and negative thought patterns contributes to improved connection and intimacy with others.

An overall sense of well-being. Brainspotting leads to a lighter, more peaceful state of being as clients shed layers of hurt and find deeper self-acceptance.

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Do you want to feel better faster?

Maybe you are a new parent and have a hard time getting away to tend to weekly therapy sessions, maybe your parents are in town to help out with childcare so you can focus on feeling like *you* again.

Maybe you are a young adult trying to get unstuck & feel motivated to move forward in your life.

Maybe you just got out of a toxic relationship and you want to function again.

Have you lost someone recently and are feeling empty inside? Intensives can help work through grief and find healing faster.

Maybe you’ve had childhood trauma that has been stuck for a long time and weekly therapy isn’t touching the root of the issue.

If you can relate to any of the above an intensive may be for you.

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BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVES INCLUDE:

Pre-Intensive Interview

A 60 to 90-minute session to determine the goals of the Brainspotting Intensive and prepare for the experience. We will identify the painful memories, beliefs, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief. As well as go over what brainspotting will look like & your assessments

Personalized treatment workbook

The workbook includes assessments and activities to prepare for the Intensive. The workbook allows you keep a record of progress on your treatment goals before, during, and after our sessions.

Customized treatment program

The Brainspotting Intensive sessions take place at the office in Oswego or virtually, and are scheduled for 1-2 days for 3 -4 hours each day. Includes targeted treatment and resourcing activities customized for you.

Post-Intensive Interview

A 60 to 90-minute session to debrief the experience and reflect on areas of insight, relief, and transformation. Discuss your next steps for continued growth and healing.

OPTIONS & INVESTMENT:

3 Hour Intensive

Starting at $750

5 to 6 hour program including a pre and post intensive that may be covered by insurance.
5 to 6 face-to-face hours
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Individual goal setting session
Book 1-3 months out

4 Hour Intensive

Starting at $1000

6 to 7 hour program including a pre and post intensive that may be covered by insurance.
6 to 7- face-to-face hours
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Individual goal setting session
Book 1-3 months out

6 to 8 Hour Intensive

Starting at $1500

8 to 10 hour program
8 to 10 face-to-face hours
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Individual goal setting session
Book 1-3 months out

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adjunct brainspotting therapy

If you’re already working with another therapist and finding the work there helpful, great!

Brainspotting can be a powerful addition to your work by helping to break through a specific barrier or accelerate your healing as you continue working with your therapist.

Adjunct therapy can occur via ongoing or intensive therapy while you work with your primary talk therapist on whatever schedule feels right to you. I will coordinate care with your primary therapist to help collaborate on specific goals during our sessions to help you feel unstuck, get relief from upsetting thoughts and images, process through feelings of unsafety and constant danger, release negative beliefs that are blocking you from moving forward, get relief from intense emotions that feel inescapable, and make a breakthrough in your healing journey.

Learn more about Brainspotting in the FAQ'S.

Working together with your primary therapist, we can help you heal.

To learn more about Brainspotting, payment, policies, and more visit the FAQ's.

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consultation & coaching

I believe that you can establish a career that brings you fulfillment, joy & success.

The right guidance, supervision & consultation can make it happen.

My approach is tailored to each individual to find their own personal success and growth needed. If you're looking for a simple way to enhance your journey towards mastery as a therapist and creating your own business, you've found it.

I aim to create an environment that allows for honest disclosures, vulnerability, and safety so that you can explore the many areas of your professional identity while also connecting with your own personal identity. In this supportive environment, you'll grow and thrive while honoring your unique skills and strengths under the guidance of a seasoned supervisor and business owner.

I focus on your attunement with your clients to help build more confidence and fostering meaningful change for your clients and yourself. We will regularly deep dive into your understanding of your own impact in your cases and deep dive into your own personal growth. I can help you identify steps needed to create your perfect business that fits your needs and wants.

I am an LCPC and PMH-C with a brainspotting certification. I have experience with ages 10 -65 and have worked in all areas of therapy including PHP, IOP, inpatient, outpatient, private practice, residential, and insurance (I can help you write flawless easy notes to simplify your business as well).

I have experience in building your own business, finding success, and filling up your session spots. I have build an intensive package that helps clients deep dive into healing trauma, and have found a work life balance that fills my cup. I am happy to not only help you grow as a therapist but grow a business owner as well.

Working with me, together we can help your professional life & personal life feel balanced & whole.

For supervision, business coaching and consultation my fees are $200/hour session.

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