Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James "Jim" Dailey is a Licensed Master Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and problems with sleep or eating. Jim offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing feelings.
Jim prefers a straightforward, supportive style. He listens closely and reflects what he hears so people can make sense of their experiences.
Background and approach
Silence is welcome when someone needs time to collect thoughts, and he adjusts pace to match how a person is doing that day. He uses practical methods people can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause distress.
Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing focus on small, achievable steps and what someone wants to move toward. Jim also teaches simple relaxation practices like guided breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. People often notice reduced tension and clearer thinking after practicing these exercises during sessions.
His background includes work with depression, traumatic brain injury, aging and chronic illness, caregiver stress, and bereavement. He has experience supporting people dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, and career stress. Jim is based in Michigan and provides services in English.
He aims to meet each person where they are and help them find practical ways to cope and move forward.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what someone says and helps them feel heard, which can reduce shame and make it easier to talk about anger, grief, or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT can be used to spot unhelpful thinking and practice small behavior changes that reduce stress and improve sleep.The right approach often emerges during early sessions. Jim works collaboratively to test strategies and adjust based on what helps most. He may combine supportive listening, CBT exercises, and brief solution-focused steps so each plan matches a person's needs and goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer scheduling flexibility. Video is useful for guided breathing and relaxation exercises. Phone calls can fit a short check-in during a work break and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can help with quick reflections, reminders, or step-by-step motivational prompts between sessions.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does Jim help address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and career issues, sleep or eating problems, and substance-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is calm and nonjudgmental. He listens closely, reflects feelings, and welcomes silence when someone needs it.
What is his clinical experience?
He has eight years of experience in social work and has worked with issues such as traumatic brain injury, aging, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and bereavement.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.