- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD, relationship struggles, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and self-esteem issues. Michael also lists parenting challenges and coping with life changes among his focus areas.
He approaches sessions in a straightforward, person-focused way. Conversations look at what matters most now and what patterns keep causing pain. He uses tools from Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice thoughts, try different responses, and set practical goals.
Michael often addresses issues tied to family of origin, abandonment, blended family concerns, and communication problems. He also works with people dealing with chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use concerns, and the fallout from divorce or domestic violence. His practice covers both concrete difficulties and the feelings that linger afterward.
Sessions tend to be direct and practical. Michael helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and create small experiments to test new ways of living. He uses brief goal-setting alongside deeper work on trauma and painful memories.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in Michigan. Cost varies by location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Michael uses therapy approaches online
Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed guilt and shame.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow the person's priorities. This approach focuses on understanding experience and building trusting conversation that informs practical next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as sessions progress.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, fewer logistics around travel, or options that remove the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness practice, CBT exercises, and goal-setting to an online session so the work stays focused and practical.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, plus related concerns like ADHD, sleep and eating issues, and relationship strain.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Michael uses client-centered conversation, CBT strategies, and mindfulness to help people notice painful thoughts, test new responses, and reduce shame-based patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience practicing in Michigan and working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and he practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.