- Focus on usable tools
- Respectful and direct
- Short goal-oriented work
About Michael
Michael Dubose is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, or sudden panic. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. He works with people who want to feel more steady and regain a sense of normalcy in daily life.
He uses short, goal-oriented conversations and clear tools to lower distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Solution-focused work aims to find small changes that quickly make life easier. Existential approaches help people clarify what matters to them and build a life that fits those values.
Michael tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a belief that people can change at any point. He draws on nine years of experience to offer straightforward techniques for panic, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship stress.
Sessions cover practical skills like coping strategies, communication ideas, and ways to manage caregiver or fatherhood stress. He also addresses broader concerns such as life purpose, self-love, and dealing with prejudice or past trauma. His background includes social work practice in Michigan and he holds LCSW and LMSW credentials.
To start, he asks about current priorities and builds a plan focused on small, achievable steps. The emphasis is on usable tools and steady progress rather than long lists of theory or jargon.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior to lower anxiety and panic. It gives concrete skills you can practice between sessions. Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and make choices that match their values, which can be useful during big life transitions or when feeling stuck.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the plan based on what helps you feel safer and more capable over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care during life changes by keeping momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals use these approaches to aim for practical, day-to-day improvements rather than lengthy theoretical sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, panic, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, and issues like self-esteem and life purpose.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, using short goal-focused conversations and tools you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working in social work settings and with people facing anxiety, depression, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.