Michael Kubiak

Michael Kubiak is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and the stresses that come with major life changes. He also helps with relationship difficulties, grief, sleep and eating problems, attention concerns, and struggles with self-esteem.

Clients meet a direct, practical clinician who uses conversation and structured techniques to address day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way, developing clearer strategies for coping, and testing small changes that can make daily life more manageable. Michael often blends problem-solving with mindfulness and motivational methods to keep work focused and actionable.

He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's own goals and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build present-moment awareness, and Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels uncertain. Solution-Focused techniques are applied for immediate steps and short-term goals.

Michael has worked across a broad range of concerns tied to family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, substance use, and separation or divorce. He also addresses issues like abandonment fears, blended family adjustments, and communication problems.

Sessions are conducted in English in Michigan. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's goals and perspectives. In practice this means sessions start by clarifying what the person wants to change and then work from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small experiments to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, attention, and managing urges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means discussing goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan together rather than applying one fixed method.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They also allow for quieter check-ins that are shorter when needed, or sessions without video when bandwidth or camera use is impractical. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday life.