- Family and parenting
- Adoption and foster care
- Anxiety and stress
About James
James Foley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 18 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with parenting and family concerns and offers support around adoption and foster care related issues.
He spent many years supervising child and family services in a three-county mental health clinic, guiding staff and shaping local care. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to common family struggles. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
In sessions he listens first and asks straightforward questions to understand the problem. He helps clients break big problems into small, manageable steps and practices skills that can be used between meetings. He aims to make therapy feel like a working conversation rather than a clinical exam.
James supports people facing separation, blended family strains, caregiver stress, and fatherhood challenges. He also helps people dealing with abandonment worries, communication problems, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Conversations are paced to match each person’s needs and goals.
People who prefer a practical, supportive style often find his approach helpful. He emphasizes progress over perfection and helps clients track small wins. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and lift mood; this involves learning simple techniques to manage symptoms and practicing them between sessions. Another approach emphasizes family-centered problem solving, helping people improve communication, set clear boundaries, and handle blended family or parenting challenges in manageable steps.Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify what feels most useful given their goals and daily life. Sessions adapt over time so techniques match changing needs and priorities.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also help people move from general ideas to concrete changes by practicing skills between meetings and tracking progress in real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James focus on?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family and parenting issues, and related areas such as abandonment and blended family problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, strengths-based style that treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on small, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience and over 15 years supervising child and family services in a three-county mental health clinic.
Which credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.