Daniel Zimet

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Psychologist/Athlete/Author

Dr. Daniel Zimet (www.DanielMZimet.com) is a Maryland-based licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant® in private practice for 20+ years. He has worked with families, couples, and individuals, including athletes and people facing or considering divorce, with a specialization in life transitions and relationships. Dr. Zimet is a published researcher on sport, marriage, and transition. He continues to compete at the Open level in his sport, with 43 National titles in Handball, and reached a career-high ranking of 3rd on the senior pro-handball tour in 2018. His current writing projects include the book “Divorce Like a Pro: What Elite Athletes' Retirement Can Teach Us About Loss, Identity, and Reinvention After Divorce.”

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Dr. Daniel Zimet on Divorce Recovery and Rebuilding Your Identity | 1,679

Dr. Daniel Zimet on Divorce Recovery and Rebuilding Your Identity | 1,679 Dr. Daniel Zimet believes life's biggest transitions are not just about what we lose, but about how we redefine ourselves and move forward with purpose. A licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Dr. Zimet has spent more than 20 years helping individuals, couples, families, and athletes navigate relationships, identity, and major life changes through his private practice in Maryland. His expertise extends beyond the therapy room. A published researcher in sport, marriage, and life transitions, Dr. Zimet is also an accomplished competitive handball athlete with 43 national titles and a career-high ranking of third on the senior professional handball tour in 2018. His upcoming book, Divorce Like a Pro: What Elite Athletes' Retirement Can Teach Us About Loss, Identity, and Reinvention After Divorce, explores the surprising parallels between athletic retirement and divorce, off…