Therapist profile
James "Jim" Dailey, LMSW
LMSW counselor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About James
James "Jim" Dailey is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, licensed in Michigan with eight years of social work experience. He focuses on common household and parenting stresses such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. He also lists addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, and ADHD among his practice areas.
Jim keeps sessions straightforward and calm. He listens and reflects what people say and helps them sort feelings like anger, anxiety, or sadness. He uses guided relaxation and breathing exercises at times when they help people feel steadier.
His approach draws on client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing. That means conversations tend to center on current problems, practical steps, and changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. Sessions may also include short exercises to practice between meetings.
Jim has worked with people managing aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, traumatic brain injury, seasonal mood changes, and concerns common to young adults and men. He notes experience with communication problems and isolation or loneliness.
Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Michigan. He asks people who are considering web-based sessions to check the platform details and session options before booking. To get started, visitors follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How his methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. Online sessions using this approach let a therapist follow the client's lead, help name feelings, and slow the conversation when needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online conversations CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thoughts and planning small behavioral changes to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease stress; these exercises can be guided during a session and practiced at home.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice can shift as issues change or progress is made, and the plan will be adjusted together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use guided breathing or relaxation exercises during a meeting. Many clients find remote sessions help sustain regular contact without a commute, but check the site process to learn how to start and which session types are offered.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and related topics.
How would he work with someone feeling overwhelmed at home?
His style is calm and reflective. He listens, helps name feelings, and uses practical steps like breathing exercises and thought-behavior work to reduce immediate distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of social work experience and has worked with people facing grief, chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing in the state of Michigan.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options through the site before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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