About

Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois with 35 years of clinical experience. She views healing as a personal process toward wholeness, peacefulness, and happiness, and offers attentive, empathetic care within a safe, confidential therapeutic relationship.

She approaches each person without judgment and honors individual integrity. Whether working on depression, grief, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, or questions of faith and spirituality, she supports healing of body, mind, and spirit and attends to repairing and strengthening connections with family, friends, and other supports.

Clients receive a thoughtful assessment and a tailored plan, and together they explore ways to increase awareness and broaden support systems. With specialized education in religion, spirituality, and psychology, Dr. Dier-Zimmermann helps integrate those resources into the therapeutic process and respects each person’s beliefs, life situation, and gender orientation as part of the path to transformation.

Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
35
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Bipolar, Depression, LGBT, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Parenting, Personality disorders, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexuality, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCPC 180-001433
  • NPI Number: 1336298306
  • License: LCPC (Illinois) #180-001433 exp 2027-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

A major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that suits them best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life.

Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. Online therapy provides an accessible way to address familiar issues using the same evidence-informed approaches as face-to-face work.

How much experience does Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann have?

Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann has 35 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann a licensed therapist?

Yes, Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann is a licensed therapist with IL LCPC 180-001433.

In which languages does Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann provide therapy?

Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann located?

Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Dr. Mary Ann Dier-Zimmermann is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.