- Focus on coping skills
- Goal-oriented sessions
- Evidence-informed approaches
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience supporting people in Michigan. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. Michael uses clear goals and steady guidance to help people make manageable shifts in day-to-day life.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing distress and what might help right now. He listens without judgment and helps people set realistic steps toward better coping and clearer decision-making. Sessions often focus on immediate problems and ways to reduce stress in the short term.
Michael draws on Client-Centered therapy to keep the work focused on each person's strengths and values. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are added when helpful to increase awareness and motivation for change.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with grief, relationship strain, sleep and eating concerns, chronic pain and illness, and substance use. He also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and control or codependency struggles. His approach aims to help people regain a sense of agency and steadier functioning.
Sessions are practical and paced to the client's needs. Michael helps people build skills they can use between meetings, from breathing and grounding skills to specific behavior changes. To begin, clients use a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Many clients find Client-Centered therapy helpful because it keeps the conversation focused on their priorities and strengths. This approach involves reflective listening and collaborative planning to help people feel heard and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change habits related to sleep, eating, or substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That conversation guides whether to emphasize CBT, Client-Centered methods, mindfulness practices, or a mix of approaches.
If you want online sessions, check what formats are currently offered before you book. Confirming options up front helps match session length and timing to your life. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on skill practice and follow-through.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michael help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship strain, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is practical and client-centered, with short-term goals and clear steps. He focuses on listening, identifying what helps, and teaching skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions in Michigan.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LMSW, which is listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.