I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with over 20 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.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Commitment Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW7102
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James is great! He's a good listener, offers great advice, and has generally been a great help to me.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Great listener.
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
A very good listener. I enjoy speaking with him.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management
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.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders