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James Sanniola

FL LCSW SW7102
Credentials
FL LCSW SW7102
NPI Number
1225163157
Location
Florida
Languages
English
James Sanniola

Accepting new clients

25 years experience
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About James Sanniola

Insurance accepted. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with over 30 years of professional social work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, to overcome or reduce anxiety, to overcome or reduce depressive feelings, to enhance coping with grief and loss, to improve sleep patterns and quality, to increase levels of motivation, and to improve upon self-esteem and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming situations and events that challenge you. My role is to listen, gain an understanding of you, provide feedback, and collaborate with you on your journey in enhancing your overall well-being. My therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and client-centered therapy. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to assisting you.

Licenses

LCSW
SW7102

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • 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
  • 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
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“James Sanniola is such a great listener and provides tools that help me reiterate what we have discussed and help manage my current life challenges. I highly recommend him.”

“James has helped me more than the circle around me with advice”

“Working with James Sanniola has been a genuinely grounding experience. From the very first session, he created a space that feels safe, steady, and free of judgment — something that I feel is important while I am navigating the deep loss of my partner and rebuilding my emotional footing. His approach to grief therapy is compassionate but also practical, helping me understand my emotions without getting overwhelmed by them.<br /> <br /> James listens with real presence. He doesn’t rush, doesn’t minimize, and doesn’t rely on clichés. Instead, he offers thoughtful reflections that help me recognize patterns, make sense of what I’m carrying, and move forward at a pace that feels appropriate. His guidance has already helped me regain clarity, strengthen my boundaries, and reconnect with parts of myself that grief had pushed into the background.<br /> <br /> What I appreciate most is his balance: he is compassionate when things are heavy, but also honest and direct when I need grounding. That combination seems perfect for me, and has made a meaningful difference in my healing.”

“James Sanniola has been a great help for me. He is very understanding, punctual, and professional. I’ve had other therapists in the past that just tried to blame my issues on my parents or make my sessions comical. James offers empathy and support, and always responds promptly. I would definitely recommend him for treatment.”

“Honesty, a great man, I couldn't have asked for a better therapist”

“James has been a great help to my mental health is a very trying time in my life. He is punctual, responsive, and a great listener.”

“Really good guy. <br /> Listens and makes me feel like he cares. <br /> Works around a hectic schedule well, and provides help/assistance in a wide variety of issues in a very timely manner.”

“James is great! He's a good listener, offers great advice, and has generally been a great help to me.”

“James helped expand my understanding and my way to heal through my situation he listens and is empathetic I’d recommend giving him a try if you don’t know how to begin your journey of healing he is relatable and has helped me and I do appreciate the time I’ve had with him.”

“Great listener.”

“James has really turned my life around, I can't be thankful enough for all the help I've received In battling my social anxiety, ADHD and improving my communication skills. I'm finally able to go out by myself without being scared of everyone. In the past it wasn't uncommon for me to not leave the house for over 2 weeks, but James has really turned that around for me. From the bottom of my heart thank you for helping me face my fears.”

“A very good listener. I enjoy speaking with him.”

“Dr. Sanniola is very engaged and very present in our interactions. He’s very perceptive and understands my issues and concerns and always has valid and productive suggestions. I’m very pleased with how things are progressing.”

“Doesn't judge me based on my beliefs about modern society while still encouraging me to participate in it. It's nice.”

“James has been incredibly helpful and understanding. I can safely recommend him to anyone who is having trouble!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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