- Client-centered focus
- Skills-based strategies
- Mindfulness informed
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, and changes in sleep or eating. Michael aims to help clients build clearer coping skills and regain a sense of control when life feels overwhelming.
He keeps the work straightforward and practical. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes that make daily life easier. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the person’s goals up front and uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking.
Michael also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support shifts in attention and readiness for change. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete, short-term goals when someone needs fast relief from distress. He frames treatment as collaborative, with the client steering the pace and priorities.
Clients can expect direct talk about symptoms, life triggers, and everyday routines that affect mood and behavior. Michael works with common concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and substance use. His style balances practical skill building with steady emotional support.
He practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking to confirm the current formats offered.
He keeps the work straightforward and practical. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes that make daily life easier. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the person’s goals up front and uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking.
Michael also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support shifts in attention and readiness for change. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete, short-term goals when someone needs fast relief from distress. He frames treatment as collaborative, with the client steering the pace and priorities.
Clients can expect direct talk about symptoms, life triggers, and everyday routines that affect mood and behavior. Michael works with common concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and substance use. His style balances practical skill building with steady emotional support.
He practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking to confirm the current formats offered.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's priorities to build trust and clarity. Online sessions let that conversational work continue without adding complexity to scheduling and travel.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT works well over multiple short sessions or weekly meetings where a person practices skills between appointments.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be practiced during and between sessions to support mood and sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The collaboration helps match techniques to real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to keep continuity of care when schedules shift, while the therapist and client decide what cadence and format work best.
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship and grief issues, as well as sleep and eating concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversation, skill practice, and goal-focused work to tackle immediate concerns.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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