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Lucille Zimmerman

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 12/31/2009

Expertise

I can answer questions related to childhood sexual abuse, specifically the ways it negatively impacts a person emotionally.

Experience in the area

For two years I have led a weekly support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Organizations

American Association of Christian Counseling, American Psychological Association, EMDRIA

Publications

Several newspaper articles. I am now working on a book with an agent.

Education/Credentials

Master of Arts in Counseling

Awards and Honors

Maintained a 3.95 GPA in graduate school

Past/Present Clients

I have worked with clients who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously called multiple personality disorder) due to post-traumatic stress surrounding childhood sexual abuse. I have spent lots of time with this type of clientele

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
rhonda	09/01/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you. Very quick response. I appreciate .....
Sophie	08/23/09	10	10	10	10
Diane	08/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your response...It makes .....
Katie	07/30/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your help!
Kathy	07/14/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your prompt and informative .....

Recent Answers from Lucille Zimmerman

2009-08-31 molested as a child:

Have you ever seen a counselor. It's hard to pick emotionally healthy people when you're broken. Not broken permanently, but when you still don't understand fully what the sexual abuse did to you.

2009-08-24 My friend was raped by her brother:

Hi Claire, You sound like a really good friend. If I were you, I would encourage you to ask her about counseling. Since you aren't trained shouldn't try to counsel her as much as you should just be

2009-08-23 is it my fault?:

Consent means that at any point you can say yes or no. If you did not want sex, and openly say agree or is you wanted him to stop at any point, then it is sex against your will. I would report him as

2009-08-18 My past negative experiences are starting to affect my current relationship.:

Hi Jennifer, Wow, I can't believe how you were treated after the rape. That is a secondary assault -- these can often be worse than the primary one. I'm guessing you have PTSD and need to work through

2009-08-09 Rape:

Yes, I would take her to a counselor -- either psychiatrist, licensed professional counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). One who specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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