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Michael Dubose

Practical support for thoughtful change

LCSW, LMSW Michigan

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English

About Michael

Michael Dubose is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, believing that change and growth are possible at any stage of life.

Background and approach

Michael emphasizes practical strategies to rebuild daily routines and regain a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. With nine years of experience and credentials as an LCSW and LMSW, he adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit an individual’s needs and goals.

His work commonly addresses self-esteem, motivation, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a range of mood and panic-related issues. He also supports those facing caregiver stress, fatherhood questions, communication difficulties, and struggles with life purpose or forgiveness.

Michael uses evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside existential and solution-focused perspectives, to offer concrete tools and meaningful reflection. He encourages clients to take the first courageous step toward greater fulfillment and provides steady support throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth

Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related problems. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to concentrate conversations on current strengths, small achievable goals, and rapid steps toward change, which can be helpful for people seeking concrete progress.

Finding the most useful approach is part of the work itself; he treats treatment planning as a collaborative process that takes into account each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together the therapist and client explore what methods fit best, adjusting focus over time as circumstances and priorities evolve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, allow different modes of interaction depending on comfort level, and help people access care from their own environments while maintaining continuity of support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, along with parenting, relationship, and family challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy paired with existential and solution-focused perspectives to blend skills training with reflective exploration.
How much experience does he bring to practice?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan with license numbers IL LCSW 149027693 and MI LMSW 6801118877 provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the country?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with English-speaking clients located within the supported region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut

Languages

English