Michael Kubiak

Michael Kubiak is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical practice in Michigan. He describes his work as helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction. Michael writes in straightforward language and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

He uses approaches that include Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions aim to help clients build coping skills, manage symptoms, and improve day-to-day functioning. Michael places an emphasis on clear communication and realistic goal setting.

In the therapy room he listens first and offers methods that fit each person’s needs. That might mean examining unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing grounding or mindfulness skills, or using motivational strategies to support behavior change. He works at a steady pace and adjusts plans as clients progress.

Michael also addresses concerns like sleep and eating difficulties, relationship stress, grief, parenting strain, attention challenges, chronic pain or illness, and substance concerns. He helps people untangle family of origin patterns, codependency, and communication problems so they can make different choices.

Overall his style is direct and compassionate. He aims to help people regain a sense of purpose and steady routines while building clearer ways to handle life’s ups and downs.

How his approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s lead. Online sessions using this approach let clients set goals and guide the pace while the therapist reflects and clarifies concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. In remote sessions this often includes homework, thought records, and brief skills practice between appointments to build new routines.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets memories, patterns, and reactions linked to traumatic experiences and uses grounding and stabilization tools to manage strong emotions. Online work can emphasize pacing and skills that people use when intense feelings arise.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust techniques over time so the plan fits the person’s needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It often supports steady practice of skills between sessions and can help people keep therapy consistent during life changes.