James Panozzo
Compassionate CBT-informed counseling for life challenges
LPC Michigan
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About James
James Panozzo is an LPC with 15 years of counseling experience who blends practical problem-solving with evidence-based methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients examine unhelpful thinking patterns and develop clearer, more effective ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and work-related pressures.
Background and approach
His background in logistics, finance, and quality control gives him a pragmatic perspective on workplace issues and financial concerns, which he weaves into sessions when relevant. He creates a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore feelings about self-esteem, attachment, guilt, shame, and life purpose.
James also integrates principles from alcohol and drug counseling, including the 12 steps, when addressing addiction-related concerns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms. He accepts clients who use insurance and aims to support people through life changes by building insight, practical skills, and actionable plans for forward movement.
Applying CBT Online for Practical Life Challenges
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and workplace concerns by teaching concrete skills and coping strategies. He also integrates principles from alcohol and drug counseling when relevant, including the 12-step framework, which can be helpful for those addressing addictive behaviors alongside mood or anxiety issues.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods and goals, adjusting techniques and pacing according to individual needs and preferences so clients feel involved in planning their care.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access regardless of schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and daily life and allow ongoing skills practice between sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor each format to suit a client’s goals, creating a practical path toward clearer thinking and better coping.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English