Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW7102
- NPI
- 1225163157
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- Sleep and motivation
About James
James Sanniola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 25 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and challenges with self-esteem. He also supports concerns around relationships, intimacy, parenting, career, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
His style is straightforward and practical. He listens first, then offers feedback and concrete steps to try. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and what can change next week. He draws on approaches that include cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work.
James uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns without getting stuck in them. He also works with short-term, solution-focused methods when a clear goal is present. That combination aims to increase motivation and build small routines that support better sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
He has long experience with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns, and with issues that can follow trauma and loss. James talks through practical ways to manage anger, impulsivity, isolation, and the burnout that can come from caregiving or first-responder work.
Sessions are presented in plain language and focus on steps a person can take between meetings. To begin, a reader would use the site tools to answer a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. James practices in Florida as an LCSW and conducts work in English only.
BHow sessions work
How James uses ACT, CBT and client-centered ideas online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then move toward actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, worry, and when life changes make decision-making harder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters and decide next steps; it supports motivation and recovery from loss or burnout.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and he treats that choice as a collaboration rather than a fixed prescription. Sessions can shift over time as needs change and as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and let someone continue care while managing work, caregiving, or health limitations. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins, the ability to use mindfulness exercises between meetings, and easier scheduling when life is busy.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He works in a practical, conversational way using cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to identify steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience in social work practice and clinical settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers