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James 'Jim' Disantis, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 54 reviews
Great news, James is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Highly recommended!! The feeling of not being judged is strong with Jim... and the unconditional positive regard I get from him has helped me tremendously professionally and personally..

Reviewed November 2024

Really appreciate having the opportunity to talk with Jim. He always listens and offers his perspective of how I can better handle things. He help get me through some tough times. Thank you Jim!

Reviewed September 2024

More about James

  • 38 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am Jim Disantis and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) who has been a psychotherapist for 35 years.

I have worked in settings from child development to geriatric. I also have experience with inpatient and outpatient

mental health, both non-profit and commercial as well as private practice.

I have supervised other therapists among additional professionals.

Life has taught me that non judgmental based therapy can be successful and I

am able and willing to help you deal with issues by using well established professional methods.

This includes interventions of cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapy. I also help those who are in recovery.

Your spiritual and religious beliefs are "safe" to bring to the table with me if you choose to do so in a "guilt free zone".

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

James 'Jim' Disantis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659581346.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW013422 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for James 'Jim' Disantis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

54 reviews

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Highly recommended!! The feeling of not being judged is strong with Jim... and the unconditional positive regard I get from him has helped me tremendously professionally and personally..

Reviewed November 2024

Really appreciate having the opportunity to talk with Jim. He always listens and offers his perspective of how I can better handle things. He help get me through some tough times. Thank you Jim!

Reviewed September 2024

Jim is great and listens to me very well. He tries to understand and gives great advice. I was happy with him as my therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Jim has been such a tremendous help in my life. He has helped me truly get better mental health wise by being non judgmental and accepting me for who I am thru the inevitable ups and downs in my life… I can confidently say that I get crushed less by the ups and downs since I ve been in therapy with Jim! Highly recommended

Reviewed July 2024

He’s been amazing and helpful

Reviewed June 2024

Great therapist. Professional and respectful of all my issues.

Reviewed May 2024

Jim is fantastic!

Reviewed May 2024

Jim has been very helpful. Listens well.

Reviewed May 2024

My therapy with Jim was a monumental experience in my life. Amazing what level headed advice can do for someone’s well being. When your life’s in turmoil it’s often difficult to see the most healthy path forward. That’s where Jim made a difference for me. He listened, he questioned, he challenged me. Everything I needed to start towards better mental health. His life experiences coupled with his education make him a top quality therapist. - Over my course of therapy I would be excited to speak with him weekly. Our conversations were a highlight for me. - If you’re looking for a wise therapist with well developed skills. Jim is your man.

Reviewed April 2024

Jim is Knowledgeable and caring. I was looking for male Christian therapist and Jim hits right on the mark.

Reviewed March 2024

Jim has been an invaluable help to me. He listens effectively and offers me a valuable objective view on what I discuss with him. I highly appreciate Jim and would recommend him to anyone looking for a counselor.

Reviewed January 2024

Friendly, soft spoken, and easy to talk to. Jim listens well and doesn’t judge

Reviewed January 2024

Jim is very thoughtful and sensitive to the needs of his clients, helping guide them with a careful hand towards positive approaches. He is very kind and easy to get along with. I highly recommend Jim as a therapist!

Reviewed April 2022

Passionate, patient, understanding and empathetic ! Very good person all around!

Reviewed September 2020

What can I say! Jim has been a life saver for me. Helps me so much with seeing the positive in my life. His support and compassion toward me.. I feel it.. it’s strong! Also he is very good with being non judgmental. I look forward to our sessions, gives me a nice break of my week and also provides me with so much good insight that it is definitely a good use of my me time!! Highly recommended :)

Reviewed December 2023

Jim has been a lot of help, listens to my problems and makes me feel like I'm being heard. Makes me feel comfortable and confident when expressing my situations.

Reviewed November 2023

Very friendly and understanding of the situations I talk about. Gives helpful advice and provides helpful worksheets with tips on how to work on your anxiety and overcoming overthinking habits.

Reviewed July 2023

Jim is a great listener and has good questions to make you think and grow.

Reviewed July 2023

He has been great so far but we have only had 2 sessions. However, I do feel that he actually tries to understand and get to the bottom of what’s bothering you and the root causes along with actually trying to understand who you are as a person and where you come from.

Reviewed July 2023

Jim is a good listener. I am only now learning how to best use my therapy. I should journal more often and need to ask for exercises/ worksheets more oftrn. You get out of it what you put into it.

Reviewed June 2023

Jim is a very understanding and patient counselor. He has been a tremendous help to me with dealing with the issues of life and Asperger's. I really value his help and would recommend him to anyone looking for a counselor.

Reviewed June 2023

Jim is a fantastic therapist. He's supportive, a great listener, kind and patient. He and I made great progress in only a few sessions, and I'm still making progress afterwards because of his guidance and advice. I highly recommend him as a therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Jim is one of the most easiest people to interact with. Calm and relaxing is the tone he gives. Very interactive and a great listener. I’d recommend him for anybody.

Reviewed May 2023

Jim is a compassionate, empathetic and insightful therapist! Highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2023

Listens well and jumps in if needed or I have a question or two. Keeps me on track if I lose focus and offers insightful comments.

Reviewed November 2022

Jim has been a wonderful listener and is helping me really dig deep to what’s going on. Allowing me to get my feelings out and responds with calming tone and questions to make me think and get my thoughts out.

Reviewed November 2022

Jim is a great listener and his feedback is greatly appreciated! I feel safe to share my thoughts and feelings during the session, to vent and air out my feelings and get my thoughts organized... I am so grateful to have my weekly session with Jim, helps me so much to get through the week! He is highly recommended

Reviewed September 2022

Jim was a extremely good listener and helped me talk through a lot of issues I was dealing with and allowed me to feel heard. He offered great advice and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone who struggles to face their own fears by making the uncomfortable topics feel comfortable to talk about.

Reviewed July 2022

Jim Disantis as a wonderful therapist each session has been incredibly valuable in giving me tools to deal with my anxiety and relational challenges. I couldn't be more pleased.

Reviewed July 2022

Jim is an awesome listener. He gives me excellent advice, encourages me to work towards my goals and helps me look at situations in life more objectively.

Reviewed June 2022

Listened, respected and supported me. Accomplished a lot in a few sessions.

Reviewed June 2022

Jim has been a great help to me. He has been solid as a rock, when I share and I freak about this or that, he stays steady in the face of instability and I get a sense that he cares about me and sees the best in me, that helps me so much with my ongoing fight with depression.. highly recommended

Reviewed April 2022

Jim does a great job of listening to the concerns and issues. I would highly recommend!

Reviewed March 2022

Jim always hears me out and helps me through what I need to focus on and address at the moment. He has also given me strategies to help my anxiety.

Reviewed January 2022

Jim is a professional with a warm, approachable persona. I appreciate the coping skills I am learning from him.

Reviewed January 2022

Jim really gave me his time, energy, and patience. He really made me dig down deep and figure out who I am and what I want. Thank you Jim.

Reviewed January 2022

Jim is a great listener and offers appropriate advice that keeps me grounded and centered.

Reviewed January 2022

Jim has been a top notch therapist so far! He is a great listener, and his suggestions make sense to me. He is a very compassionate person and I also love his humor and his approach to life overall, very light hearted.

Reviewed December 2021

Jim has been very helpful to me. He is good with providing a safe environment for me to be able to open up and share with no filters. I truly appreciate that since I feel like I cannot do that in my regular life. He is kind and compassionate. He is very knowledgable and his demeanor is very accepting and calming to me.

Reviewed August 2021

Excellent listener and communicator

Reviewed July 2021

Jim was very punctual and extremely pleasant. I found it very easy to discuss and expose some embarrassing feelings and experiences with him without feeling any judgement.

Reviewed July 2021

Jim has been very helpful while learning to navigate emotions and negativity. He is a great sounding board and offers good advice and suggestions. I look forward to talking with him about the more difficult situations I deal with, and then having a plan to handle them. He has really helped my confidence and self worth.

Reviewed July 2021

Listens attentively and offers support to my struggle

Reviewed April 2021

Jim has been very understanding and patient.

Reviewed April 2021

Jim’s expertise was very helpful in dealing with my anxiety and stress over the last 6 months. He has helped me better understand how I can deal with relational issues, increase self confidence, and hold to my boundaries. I’m appreciative of everything he has done to help me.

Reviewed March 2021

Very good listener. Adaptive to my needs and supportive of my struggles in a non judgmental way.

Reviewed February 2021

Jim is very practical and a great listener. I particularly enjoy his faith-based ways of re-centering the way I look at situations.

Reviewed January 2021

Jim is great. I always had a hard time committing to therapy, because no other counselor seemed to fit my needs. Jim makes me feel at ease and able to discuss anything and Ive definitely seen an improvement within myself with him as my counselor.

Reviewed December 2020

Jim is to the point and experienced. I appreciated his expertise

Reviewed September 2020

Very professional and compassionate

Reviewed August 2020

I highly recommend Jim Disantis. He is very patient and kind, and helped me work through what might have been the worst period of anxiety in my life. He taught me the use of a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, which helped me to deal with my anxiety on my own as I was changing my medicine and from now on.

Reviewed August 2020

Jim has been instrumental in helping me process and cope with the loss of a friend. I highly recommend working with Jim.

Reviewed August 2020

Jim is compassionate and understanding with my therapy needs.

Reviewed August 2020

James is a good listener and is very helpful in his responses.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does James 'Jim' Disantis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James 'Jim' Disantis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James 'Jim' Disantis speak?

James 'Jim' Disantis speaks English.

How many years of experience does James 'Jim' Disantis have?

James 'Jim' Disantis has 38 years of experience.

Where is James 'Jim' Disantis licensed to practice?

James 'Jim' Disantis is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does James 'Jim' Disantis accept clients outside of the United States?

No, James 'Jim' Disantis does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James 'Jim' Disantis offer?

James 'Jim' Disantis offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with James 'Jim' Disantis?

James 'Jim' Disantis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James 'Jim' Disantis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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