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Expert Profile: Lucille Zimmerman

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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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 580
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		41

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/10/08
10	10	10	10	11/05/08
10	9	10	10	11/03/08
10	10	10	10	10/20/08
10	10	10	10	10/09/08

User Comments

Thank you. It helps to know that I'm not crazy in how hard this is to deal with. Appreciate your time. Yes, it is intensely difficult to live thr
(AngieSue on 11/05/08)

Thank you. I found your advice very helpful. And I WILL follow it. Thank you for confirming that I'm NOT crazy for feeling this way.
(Lizz on 11/03/08)

thank you so much
(alan on 10/20/08)

Thanks so much.
(Kelsey on 10/09/08)

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Recent Answers from Lucille Zimmerman

2008-11-08 childhood sexual abuse. counseling help: Vicki, Yes, absolutely, these traumas would impact you. Any ONE of those events would have been devastating. But you have had all that and more. I do understand why it feels so scary to talk about...

2008-11-05 Still Cramping Years Later: Dear AngieSue, I am not a doctor, but as a counselor I see people all the time whose physical health and mental health are intricately intertwined. Years ago I had a dog bite me on the back of my thigh...

2008-10-31 rape: No, I deal with females and males. Unfortunately Allexperts only lets me handle two questions from a person who emails. That would not be the kind of help you need. You need someone you can trust and...

2008-10-27 rape: Hi Stewart, I think childhood sexual abuse is one of the most damaging things that can happen to a child. I am so sorry this happened to you! No, it won't just go away. It will most likely cause symptoms...

2008-10-24 childhood rape: Dear Michele, I am sorry you are hurting so badly. My heart goes out to you. Memories have to be dealt with, and that is why they are pressing for attention. The assaults against you have been pressed...