About Michael

Michael Kubiak is a licensed master social worker with 25 years of experience practicing in Michigan. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, and relationship worries. He works with individuals facing major life changes, grief, or the strain of caregiving.

In sessions he keeps the work straightforward and practical. He listens first to what matters most and then helps set clear, doable goals.

Background and approach

Many people come for help with coping skills, better communication, and reducing overwhelming reactions. He uses tools that fit the person's life rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits.

Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and stay grounded in daily life. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work support people who want quick, concrete steps toward change. Michael emphasizes collaboration.

He explains options, checks how they feel, and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working. Sessions can include talking, skill practice, short experiments between meetings, and progress checks. People often seek him out when problems interfere with work, relationships, or parenting duties.

He also addresses deeper issues such as family-of-origin wounds, abandonment, and the impacts of chronic illness or pain. Michael aims to help clients build tools they can use long after therapy ends.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist uses empathic listening and reflective responses so people feel heard and can explore what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a safe space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build new routines. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and sleep or eating concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. These techniques are helpful for managing overwhelming emotions, improving sleep, and staying present during daily tasks.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan together. This collaborative process helps find what feels most effective and manageable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates, coping reminders, and people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?
Michael helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and practical skills. Sessions mix talk, skill practice, and short between-session tasks.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns in Michigan.
What are his credentials 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.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
25 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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