Works with
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 38
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James 'Jim' Disantis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with decades of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life stressors. He focuses on practical strategies to reduce anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. Jim aims for a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that lets people speak openly about what matters to them.
Jim has worked across many settings, from child development to geriatric care, and in both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
Background and approach
He has experience in nonprofit and commercial programs and has run a independent practice. He has also supervised other therapists and mental health professionals during his career. In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow the person's lead.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and build on what already works. People bring many concerns to his work, including grief, addictions, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
He welcomes clients who wish to include their spiritual or religious beliefs in sessions and aims to make that comfortable and guilt free. Over 38 years Jim has refined a practical, humane style. He helps people develop tools they can use between sessions.
The focus is on small, achievable changes that reduce distress and improve daily life.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's concerns. Online sessions let the therapist focus on what the person brings, whether that is anger, grief, or daily stress, and respond in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In virtual work CBT is used to set concrete exercises between sessions and track small changes in thinking and actions.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, so collaboration and adjustments are part of the process.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and working through emotional material. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can work for quick check-ins, written reflections, or shorter exchanges between appointments. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does Jim work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with hands-on strategies to manage emotions and behavior.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 38 years of experience in child development, geriatric care, inpatient and outpatient mental health, nonprofit and commercial settings, and independent practice.
What credential and location information should I know?
He holds an LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.