Maria Dally , LMSW

Maria Dally is a Michigan licensed social worker who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to helping people navigate complex emotions and life challenges. With an MSW from Western Michigan University and four years of experience in community mental health, she has worked with individuals and families both virtually and in person to build resilience, develop healthier habits, and cultivate greater self-compassion.

Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies for concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. She has particular experience supporting parents and working with family systems, and she has a background in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy with children and adolescents. Maria focuses on empowering people to process past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful routines that support overall wellbeing.

Outside of her clinical work she enjoys time with loved ones and simple hobbies that recharge her - she loves cats despite being allergic, keeps plants and turtles, and is fond of anything pink. In her free time she crochets, assembles puzzles, cooks, and takes scenic walks. Maria strives to offer culturally responsive, compassionate care that honors each person’s unique journey and partners with clients to develop strategies for growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Maria integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns and early connections, helping clients and families address attachment issues, parenting concerns, and long-standing relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies, and is often applied to anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and cultural context, adjusting strategies over time to best support progress. She emphasizes teamwork and practical skills while honoring individual strengths.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from home or work. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, offer timely support between sessions, and adapt how therapy is delivered to suit different communication styles and needs.