- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Client-centered care
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. He guides clients through hard life changes with a calm, practical approach.
Michael uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. He helps people build better coping skills and improve how they communicate. Sessions often focus on manageable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
His background includes long clinical experience across common concerns like sleep problems, eating issues, ADHD, and grief. He also addresses relationship questions, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and family of origin issues. This range informs how he tailors support to each person’s situation.
Therapy commonly draws on client-centered conversations and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of his toolbox to help people stay engaged and make changes that matter to them.
People who prefer direct, collaborative sessions that aim for concrete progress tend to find his approach useful. He describes therapy as a partnership where goals are set together and steps are adjusted as needed. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Michael uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. He helps people build better coping skills and improve how they communicate. Sessions often focus on manageable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
His background includes long clinical experience across common concerns like sleep problems, eating issues, ADHD, and grief. He also addresses relationship questions, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and family of origin issues. This range informs how he tailors support to each person’s situation.
Therapy commonly draws on client-centered conversations and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of his toolbox to help people stay engaged and make changes that matter to them.
People who prefer direct, collaborative sessions that aim for concrete progress tend to find his approach useful. He describes therapy as a partnership where goals are set together and steps are adjusted as needed. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals. Online sessions make it possible to have those conversations from wherever is convenient and to return to agreed steps between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and works on practical techniques to change patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can use worksheets, short exercises, and focused skill practice to tackle anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to reduce reactivity and improve coping. Simple guided mindfulness practices can be shared and practiced in sessions to build steadier daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide together which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process guides how sessions are structured and which tools are used.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use resources or worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to suit each person's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD, grief, and relationship issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps, better coping, and improved communication rather than lengthy theory.
How long has he been practicing?
Michael has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and life transition concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and he practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.