James Foley, LMSW

James Foley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 18 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and challenges around family and parenting. He emphasizes practical support and respects each person's own perspective on their life.

Before private practice he spent many years working in community mental health. He served over 15 years as a clinical supervisor in child and family services at a three-county mental health clinic. That work shaped his experience supporting caregivers and parents facing everyday strains.

In sessions he treats people as the experts on their stories. He looks for existing strengths to build on. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with attention to small changes that add up.

He often helps people navigate relationship tensions, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and the stresses of caregiving. He also addresses fatherhood questions, men's issues, abandonment themes, and midlife shifts.

James recognizes seasonal dips in mood and supports people coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder. He keeps language clear and practical so busy parents can use what they learn between sessions.

Approaches that guide online work and support

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change and skill building. One approach focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress and anxiety, then practicing alternatives that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on family and parenting concerns, helping parents and caregivers improve communication, set clear boundaries, and manage conflict more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying different strategies and checking what helps most over time.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks from work or caregiving. Some formats also let people do shorter check-ins when a full session is hard to schedule. Talk with him during the matching process about what will fit your routine and communication needs.