- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a licensed social worker with 25 years of experience helping people in Michigan. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting concerns. Michael uses straightforward language and steady guidance so clients can focus on what matters now.
He draws on client-centered work to meet people where they are and build trust. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to help with strong emotions and to calm the body. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Michael helps people set short-term steps and build skills they can use between sessions.
He also addresses sleep, eating, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include abandonment issues, blended family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns. He approaches these topics with practical strategies and clear problem-solving.
Michael communicates in English and provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michael blends approaches for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify their own goals and values. This approach works well for building trust and for parents who need a nonjudgmental space to talk.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Michael uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes that reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic habits. It is often paired with skill practice between sessions.
Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Michael will talk with each person about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the approach based on what helps. That makes therapy a team effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options help make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Michael blends client-centered listening with skill building and goal-focused exercises.
How long has he been practicing?
Michael brings 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker in Michigan.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time.
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