James "Jim" Dailey, LMSW

James "Jim" Dailey is a Licensed Master Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. He also supports those dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and issues with sleep or eating. Jim emphasizes practical coping and steady support for caregivers and people affected by chronic illness or aging.

He brings eight years of experience in social work and mental health practice in Michigan. Jim uses a calm, nonjudgmental manner that many find easy to talk with. Sessions often include guided breathing and relaxation exercises to help reduce immediate tension.

Jim’s approach is collaborative and centered on the person seeking help. He listens first, reflects what he hears, and helps set small, manageable steps toward change. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused strategies to identify what’s already working.

Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. Mindfulness-based practices are introduced where helpful to steady attention and reduce reactivity. Jim also has experience supporting people negotiating caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, isolation, and adjustment after traumatic brain injury.

People who choose Jim will find a therapist who accepts pauses in conversation and works at the client’s pace. He follows the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and aims to build a trusting working relationship. To start, readers are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking.

Approaches you may use during online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps decide what matters most to address. This approach often helps when people need a steady, empathetic space to talk about caregiving strain, grief, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches simple tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits that ease anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Solution-focused methods aim to find small, practical steps toward change by identifying what already works in a person's life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. That makes sessions more likely to feel relevant and useful.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around caregiving duties, work, or medical appointments. It can allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills in the settings where they live. Ask about the available session types when scheduling to pick what fits best.