Therapist profile
James Perrotti, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC003886
- NPI1851425128
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
- Stress and anxiety
About James
James Perrotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He helps people handle intense feelings like grief, anger, anxiety, and stress, and supports those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues, career transitions, and depression.
He focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions are a place to name what’s happening and figure out manageable next steps. He encourages honest talk about motivation, self-esteem, and confidence without judgment.
His background includes long-term clinical practice working with loss, trauma and abuse, and the fallout from infidelity. That experience informs how he notices patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems cycling. He uses clear interventions aimed at reducing overwhelm and restoring everyday functioning.
In sessions he helps people notice triggers, practice new reactions, and test different ways of handling conflict. The work is action-oriented and paced to the individual. He offers support for coping with life changes and for addressing compassion fatigue that can come from caregiving roles.
People seeking help with anger can expect direct discussion about what happens before, during, and after an outburst. He helps clients build tools to reduce reactivity and repair relationships when tensions have escalated. Practical skills and repeated practice are central to his approach.
How sessions work
Approaches for managing strong emotions online
James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger, grief, and related problems. Cognitive techniques help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative interpretations, which can reduce the build-up of frustration. Behavioral strategies focus on changing responses through practice and small experiments, for example using time-limited exposure to triggers or rehearsal of calmer reactions.He also draws on skills training that teaches concrete coping tools for stress, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict. These skills are practiced in session and assigned as short exercises between meetings to build confidence and habit.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients practice skills in everyday settings and to maintain continuity when life gets hectic.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with grief, anger, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, career and depression among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and practical, focusing on naming patterns, practicing new responses, and setting clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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