Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
James Seminaroti, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149012195
- NPI
- 1891938205
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Trauma and grief
- First responder issues
- Sleep and eating
About James
James Seminaroti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also helps those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Over his career he has worked in a range of settings and with many different situations. He focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. Sessions aim to identify what is causing day-to-day struggle and to develop clearer ways to cope and move forward.
His approach is person-centered and direct. He listens first, then suggests actions that respond to what is actually happening in a person’s life. That can include working on routines for sleep and eating, strategies for managing anger, or steps to address substance use and addictive behaviors.
James also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, and with people who have long-term personality concerns. He draws on evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning in daily life.
Beginning therapy is practical work. Expect straightforward care focused on goals you set together. To start, he asks a few questions, clarifies immediate priorities, and plans the next session around what would help most.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily functioning. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies that change habits and routines. That helps with sleep, eating, anger, and daily coping by breaking problems into manageable steps. Another approach involves trauma-informed work which emphasizes safety, pacing, and gradual processing of difficult memories to reduce their impact on day-to-day life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. He treats therapy as a practical process that evolves with the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions can be chosen for different practical reasons such as bandwidth, ease of stepping away during a break, or not needing to be on camera for every meeting.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
James works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, person-centered approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions typically combine listening with concrete strategies people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional work experience across multiple settings and populations.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers