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Michael Kubiak

Calm, practical therapy for navigating life’s challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Kubiak is an LMSW practicing in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He blends practical, evidence-informed methods with empathic listening to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, ADHD, grief, and difficulties with sleep or eating. His approach aims to help clients build clearer coping strategies and regain a sense of direction when life feels overwhelming.

Kubiak integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to tailor work to each person’s needs. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to support change-oriented work around substance use, relationship and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and family-of-origin issues.

With attention to both immediate goals and longer-term patterns, he helps individuals strengthen self-esteem, manage stress, and navigate transitions such as divorce, blended family challenges, or separation from loved ones.

Cognitive and Client-Centered Tools for Online Care

Michael commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors; this method is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many day-to-day struggles. He also employs client-centered principles, offering attentive, non-directive listening that helps people clarify values and goals and feel heard during difficult transitions.

Mindfulness techniques are another element he draws on, teaching simple awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support better sleep, coping with chronic pain, or emotional regulation. Together these approaches provide a mix of skills training, reflective exploration, and present-moment practice to address both immediate problems and persistent patterns. Deciding which combination to use is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single style.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from home or other comfortable settings, make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, and offer multiple ways to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Michael works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, aiming for practical coping skills alongside reflective exploration.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience to his work, offering long-term perspective on treatment and problem-solving.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as an LMSW with licence number MI LMSW 6801088344 and practices in Michigan.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English