Therapist profile
Michael Kubiak, LMSW
LMSW therapist - Stress and parenting support
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Michael
Michael Kubiak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He focuses on common and complex concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and parenting challenges. He also helps people facing grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and the stress of life changes.
Over his career he has worked with many people managing relationship strain and family-related difficulties. He listens to what is happening at home and helps clients identify workable changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical skills, and manageable steps forward.
Michael uses straightforward methods drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches. He helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to support brief problem-solving and stress relief.
For people dealing with addictions, motivational interviewing is part of the process. That approach helps weigh options and strengthen motivation to change. Michael also pays attention to family of origin issues, blended family tensions, communication problems, and the specific pressures caregivers face.
His style is direct and practical. He aims to help people develop better coping skills, clearer communication, and steadier day-to-day functioning. To begin, people follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective at the center of the work. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows what the person brings up so sessions stay relevant to immediate concerns. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps focus on their priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. In practical online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying different responses, and tracking small behavior changes between meetings to reduce anxiety and low mood.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method used to explore readiness for change. It helps people weigh options, build internal motivation, and maintain progress when addressing addictions or difficult habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can evolve as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering conversations that work around work and family schedules.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns can he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, and problems tied to family dynamics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal oriented, using client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life-change concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Can non-US or international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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