About James
James "Jim" Dailey helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He is James Dailey, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and he aims to make talking about hard things feel easier. He keeps sessions calm and nonjudgmental so people can speak freely about what they are feeling.
Jim uses practical methods to help people handle everyday struggles. He often guides clients through simple breathing and relaxation exercises.
How James works
He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address thoughts, behaviors, and small steps toward change. His background includes eight years in social work across settings that involved aging concerns, chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, grief, and caregiver stress. That range helped him learn how to listen across different life situations and tailor support to each person.
Jim’s sessions are supportive and paced to the individual. He welcomes silence when someone needs a moment to think. He will reflect emotions and help people name what they are feeling before deciding what to try next.
People who prefer straightforward guidance will find his approach practical. He combines motivational interviewing techniques when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change. He also draws on mindfulness skills to help reduce immediate tension and improve focus.
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What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce tension and bring focus back to the present moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. If something does not fit, he will adjust the plan in collaboration with the client so the approach stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual tools. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Text messaging and live chat allow short check-ins, written reflections, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people choose what works best for their routine.
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