Maria Dally , LMSW

Maria Dally is a Michigan licensed social worker who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to helping people navigate difficult emotions and life transitions. She holds an MSW from Western Michigan University and an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. With four years of experience working with individuals and families in community mental health settings, she focuses on building resilience, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies for issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship or family concerns.

Her clinical background includes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques with children and adolescents, and she draws from a blend of therapies to tailor care to each person’s needs. Maria emphasizes culturally responsive, client-centered work that honors individual experiences while helping clients develop healthier habits, process past events, and strengthen self-worth. She has particular expertise supporting parents and addressing dynamics within the family system.

Outside of her professional life she enjoys time with loved ones, scenic walks, cooking, crocheting, and puzzles. She loves cats despite being allergic, appreciates plants and turtles, and has a fondness for anything pink. Maria aims to create a warm, collaborative space where people can explore their stories and move toward meaningful growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maria integrates evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are and address a variety of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn flexible ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life - it can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early connections to help improve trust, communication, and emotional safety within families and couples - it is helpful for attachment issues, parenting concerns, and relationship conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to build practical coping skills for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. Maria works collaboratively with clients to explore which approaches fit best for their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access therapy from home, work, or other settings. Licensed professionals can tailor session format and pace to what works best for each person, helping to maintain continuity of care and support progress even when life is busy or circumstances change.