Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Sanniola, LCSW, offers support for people dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, and related issues. He brings 25 years of clinical social work experience and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He values each person's strengths and works collaboratively to set reachable goals.
He listens first, then helps people make changes that fit their lives. Sessions often include straightforward strategies to reduce strong emotions and improve sleep and motivation.
Background and approach
He uses everyday language and avoids jargon so people can act on what they learn. In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when someone needs help finding momentum for change. People who have faced loss, ongoing stress, or challenges with addiction and impulsivity will find a focus on concrete coping skills. He also works with concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, loneliness, and life transitions.
The goal is to make coping feel more manageable day to day. James describes his role as listening, offering feedback, and collaborating with each person on their path forward. He invites people to identify small, practical steps and builds from there.
If someone is ready to try talk-based support, he helps them find choices that suit their situation.
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
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
James uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small, steady actions toward those values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and for handling feelings like anger that get in the way of daily life.He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skills that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful reactions over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adapt as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make ongoing support more flexible and accessible for everyday life.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related life issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes listening, feedback, and practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.