James "Jim" Dailey , LMSW

James "Jim" Dailey is an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, who has worked in the field of social work since 2009. Over the years he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, aging and chronic illness, struggles with self-esteem, life transitions, and grief and loss. He has worked with a diverse range of clients and values the opportunity to build therapeutic connections with people from many backgrounds.

Dailey's approach to therapy is supportive and free of judgment. Colleagues have noted his calming presence, and clients have reported feeling comfortable opening up about difficult life experiences. He provides a space to express feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, and sorrow, reflecting those emotions as clients work through them. Silence is welcomed when needed, allowing time to collect thoughts and process change during uncertain moments.

In practice he draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and relaxation techniques such as guided breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. He follows the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and takes professional responsibilities around client information seriously. Prospective clients are invited to reach out with questions about services or web-based therapy and to learn more about working together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to shift those patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change - useful for addictions, behavior change, and strengthening commitment to recovery. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, practical steps toward preferred outcomes, making it well suited for clients seeking concrete progress amid life transitions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that fit the individual rather than applying a single method from the outset. Sessions can evolve as goals shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and communication can include live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, provide access when travel is difficult, and allow continuity of care across different life circumstances, all while enabling licensed professionals to work collaboratively with clients wherever they are.