- Client-centered listener
- Practical skill building
- Focus on codependency
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a licensed social worker who brings 25 years of experience to his Michigan practice. He focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Michael uses straightforward, compassionate support to guide people through hard moments and life transitions.
He helps clients build practical coping skills and healthier ways of relating to others. Sessions often concentrate on everyday tools for stress, sleep, eating concerns, and self-esteem. Codependency and relationship distress are also within his focus areas when individuals want to address those patterns.
Michael blends approaches that match each person's needs. He draws on client-centered work to listen closely and make space for what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that produce different results.
Mindfulness and motivational methods are added to help with focus, motivation, and managing strong emotions. Solution-focused strategies keep sessions practical and goal-oriented so progress is visible.
People come to Michael for help with grief, parenting stress, chronic illness challenges, substance concerns, and family of origin issues. He aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental environment where people can experiment with change and rebuild confidence.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said, asks clarifying questions, and follows the person's lead to find what matters most. It works well for people who need a calm space to sort through emotions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that make problems worse. Sessions pair gentle challenges to those thoughts with new behavioral experiments to test different outcomes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing addictive urges.
Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so the approach aligns with how the person responds and what feels useful.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to attend from a quieter space or when juggling caregiving and work responsibilities.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael work with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Other focus areas include ADHD, grief, sleep and eating issues, and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical. He listens first, then uses techniques to build coping skills and change day-to-day behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael brings 25 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns. That background informs a practical, skills-based approach.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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