At a glance
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801095148
- NPI
- 1609255876
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Supportive listening
- Relaxation techniques
- Goal focused
About James
James "Jim" Dailey helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He supports those dealing with relationship strain, addiction challenges, sleep and eating problems, anger, and work-related concerns. Jim is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, based in Michigan with eight years of practice experience.
Jim keeps sessions calm and nonjudgmental. He makes room for silence and for people to collect their thoughts. He often uses guided breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to help lower immediate tension and build coping skills.
In sessions he blends practical approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered way of listening. Motivational Interviewing appears in his work when people are weighing change or trying to find motivation for new habits. Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear, short-term steps toward goals.
Jim has experience with clients living with traumatic brain injury, aging issues, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiving stress, seasonal mood changes, and challenges that come with young adulthood. He emphasizes forming a strong therapeutic relationship and meeting people where they are each day.
People who choose Jim can expect straightforward language, breathing and relaxation exercises, and collaborative planning for next steps. He follows the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and works in English from his Michigan practice.
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How his approaches work online
Jim combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh pros and cons of change and find internal reasons to try new behaviors. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely, accepting where someone is, and letting the person lead the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical skills for mood, sleep, or anxiety challenges.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Jim will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative choice can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone use breathing and relaxation exercises at moments that suit their routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Traumatic brain injuryYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jim address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, sleep and eating issues, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental. He makes room for silence and uses supportive listening along with practical skills.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has eight years of experience working in social work settings with diverse clients.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential listed on his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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