Maria Dally , LMSW

Maria Dally is a licensed social worker in Michigan who brings four years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through difficult transitions and emotional challenges. She holds an MSW - a Master of Social Work - from Western Michigan University and practices as an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Maria focuses on helping clients build resilience, practice self-compassion, and develop practical coping strategies to address concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, and attention or mood disorders.

Her background includes work in community mental health settings, providing care both virtually and in person, with particular experience supporting parents and the family system. She has specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches with children and adolescents, and she draws on evidence-based methods to guide clients toward healthier habits and improved emotional regulation. Maria emphasizes culturally responsive, compassionate care that honors each personâs unique story and strengths while partnering with clients to set meaningful goals.

Outside of her professional life she enjoys cats despite being allergic, tending to plants, watching turtles, and surrounding herself with anything pink. In her free time she crochets, builds puzzles, cooks, takes scenic walks, and spends time with loved ones. Her practice centers on collaboration - empowering people to process past experiences, strengthen self-love, and create sustainable change.

Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Maria integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work, a practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related reactions. Attachment-based therapy is another focus, which explores relationship patterns and early bonds to improve connection, communication, and emotional safety within families and close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to relate differently to difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor techniques from these models to fit the individual and family context. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported as they try different strategies.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to access care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic process.