Michael Dubose, LCSW, LMSW

Michael Dubose is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan with 9 years of clinical experience. He holds the credentials LCSW and LMSW - LCSW refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW refers to Licensed Master Social Worker - and applies these trainings to help people navigate common and complex life challenges.

He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem and motivation, and other mood and adjustment struggles. His approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he encourages the belief that change and personal growth are possible at any stage of life. Michael frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at restoring a sense of normalcy and helping clients build practical coping skills.

Therapy with Michael is tailored to each person - he customizes dialogue and treatment plans to match unique needs and goals. He supports clients through difficult transitions and works to strengthen communication, foster self-love and forgiveness, and address challenges such as caregiver stress, panic, and post-traumatic responses. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is acknowledged as courageous, and Michael offers steady guidance throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Michael Dubose often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy when working with clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, values, and life purpose to help people facing midlife transitions, grief, or identity concerns find direction and personal responsibility. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and immediate goals, building brief, actionable steps to create change and improve coping in everyday life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the approach over time so therapy remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still receiving focused, professional care.