James Panozzo

James Panozzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 15 years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career uncertainty, and major life changes. He also focuses on attachment concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, money and workplace issues.

Before becoming a counselor, he spent more than 30 years in manufacturing roles across logistics, finance, and quality control. That background shapes his practical approach to problem solving and makes him comfortable discussing workplace stress and financial worries in straightforward terms. Sessions tend to be matter-of-fact and aimed at clarifying next steps rather than offering vague advice.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test out new behaviors. He also brings experience as an alcohol and drug counselor and uses 12-step principles when substance use is part of the concern. Those perspectives are combined to address anxiety, depression, and coping with setbacks.

James is able to work with clients who use insurance. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match on goals before scheduling a first session. Practical matters such as scheduling and cost are discussed up front so people know what to expect.

His style is straightforward and goal-oriented. People who are questioning direction in work or life often come to him to sort priorities, reduce overwhelm, and make decisions about next steps.

How CBT and practical methods are used in online sessions

James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, short experiments, and homework that target anxiety, low mood, and work-related stress.

He also brings experience as an alcohol and drug counselor and draws on 12-step principles when addictive behaviors are present. That perspective can be used alongside CBT to structure goals and recovery-oriented steps for people dealing with substance concerns or patterns that affect work and relationships.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That means adjusting techniques and pacing based on what proves helpful in early sessions.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit better around work, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins. Confirming format options ahead of time helps ensure sessions can be integrated into everyday life.