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James Sanniola, LCSW
Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
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About me
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.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
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FL LCSW SW7102
Reviews
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James has helped me more than the circle around me with advice
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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.
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.
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.
Written on Feb 21, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Honesty, a great man, I couldn't have asked for a better therapist
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Really good guy.
Listens and makes me feel like he cares.
Works around a hectic schedule well, and provides help/assistance in a wide variety of issues in a very timely manner.
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes