James Palazzolo, LCSW

Licensed in Oregon · 10 years in practice

James Palazzolo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Oregon: L15367 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1467951525 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About James

James Palazzolo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions aim to be straightforward and interactive so clients leave with something to try between meetings.

Palazzolo tends to work short-term, often over a handful of sessions to get traction quickly. He emphasizes clear, achievable goals and concrete changes in thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

Many people seek his help for panic, social anxiety, or feeling isolated and stuck. His approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques that link thoughts to behavior. That means talking through stressful patterns, testing new ways of acting, and noticing what changes.

He frames therapy as collaborative work rather than a lecture, and he invites clients to test ideas in real life. Over about a decade in practice, Palazzolo has supported people dealing with loss, intimacy questions, addiction-related struggles, and life transitions. He draws on that experience to offer focused guidance on control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and finding purpose.

He also helps people work on money stress and impulsivity. James Palazzolo holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, often shortened to LCSW. He practices from Oregon and offers sessions in English.

People interested in beginning can expect a short, practical process aimed at reachable change.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

James Palazzolo uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. One common approach he uses helps people recognize negative thought patterns and test more balanced thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another technique emphasizes practical behavioral experiments - small, planned actions clients try between sessions to see what changes and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He talks with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapts methods to fit each person. That collaborative process helps pick tools that feel doable and meaningful for the individual.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper real-time conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or being off-camera is preferred. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or when someone needs flexibility around work or family schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and LGBT-related challenges, plus related issues like panic attacks, shame, isolation, and life purpose.

What is his therapy style like?

The style is interactive and practical, with an emphasis on short-term work and clear goals. Sessions focus on steps clients can try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has about 10 years of clinical experience working with people facing grief, intimacy questions, addiction-related challenges, and life transitions.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Oregon.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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