Michael Kubiak, LMSW

Michael Kubiak is a licensed Michigan therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate complex emotional challenges and life transitions. He holds an LMSW - a licensed master's-level social worker - and brings a practical, compassionate approach to concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Michael focuses on helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and rebuild a sense of purpose and self-worth.

He has spent his career supporting individuals through difficult relationship dynamics, career and health-related changes, and periods of personal growth or loss. His practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods delivered in a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where people can explore their experiences and develop resilience. Michael also works with older adults, veterans, and people managing chronic health conditions, tailoring his approach to each person’s circumstances.

Clients work with Michael to identify practical steps forward, whether that means learning new ways to manage stress and anxiety, addressing patterns that contribute to addiction, or repairing communication in relationships. He aims to accompany people through meaningful, sustainable change as they build stronger connections with themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Kubiak uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person's own goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is well suited for people seeking understanding and personal growth. He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is effective for conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, mindfulness therapy offers practical techniques for staying present and reducing reactivity, which can help with mood regulation and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while maintaining continuity of care, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and meaningful progress regardless of location.