About James
James Bellini is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for parenting, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. He aims to create straightforward, respectful conversations that lead to real changes in daily life.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of concerns. That includes helping people with communication problems, family strain, and fatherhood issues. He also supports those dealing with shame, guilt, isolation, and men's issues.
How James works
James works with people facing anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety. He helps people manage impulsivity and process addictions such as problematic gambling or excessive exercise. He also has experience with intellectual disability and neurodivergent presentations like autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Sessions center on building a genuine connection and clear, honest dialogue. He focuses on practical skills and insight people can use right away. The aim is gradual, steady progress toward concrete goals.
Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that balances understanding with actionable steps. James emphasizes respect and collaboration while helping people build confidence and clearer direction. To start, follow the site's sign-up flow to match and schedule a first session.
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build skills and reduce symptoms. Cognitive and behavioral strategies focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anger, panic, social anxiety, and process addictions. Skills-based coaching teaches practical tools for parenting, managing impulsivity, and improving communication.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as needed. That means trying different techniques together and picking what helps most for day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep therapy consistent during life transitions by offering more flexibility around appointments.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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