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James Bellini

James Bellini, LMSW

LMSW - Parenting and Anger focus

Michigan

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Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801084022
NPI
1861277196
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Parenting challenges
  • Anger management
  • Social anxiety support

About James

James Bellini is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He focuses on parenting, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his concerns. He works with adults who are facing communication problems, isolation, and the stresses of fatherhood and money issues.

He helps people talk through anger and panic in straightforward terms. Sessions often look at how thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines interact. He also supports men dealing with fatherhood, identity questions, and relationship strain. Practical skills and clearer communication are common session topics.

Bellini has long experience working with neurodivergent clients and those facing intellectual disability and autism spectrum concerns. He also addresses process addictions such as gambling, exercise, and pornography in therapy. His approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.

In sessions he focuses on honest dialogue and mutual respect. That means setting clear goals, practicing specific skills, and tracking progress over time. People often work on impulse control, reducing panic symptoms, and improving social interactions.

He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address day-to-day problems in clear terms. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. These methods help with social fears, panic attacks, anger, and impulse control by practicing specific skills and small behavioral experiments.

Behavioral strategies target routines and responses. That can include graded exposure for social situations and structured practice of coping skills. These techniques support people working on social anxiety, isolation, or process addictions by breaking challenges into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include checking progress and adjusting techniques when needed to make sure the work stays useful.

The original profile does not list specific online formats. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a phone call when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people maintain regular appointments while balancing work, parenting, and other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with parenting problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and lists social anxiety and phobia among other focus areas.

What is his therapy style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with clear goals, practical skills, and straightforward conversation.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of challenges.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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