Michael Dubose, LCSW, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Michael

Michael Dubose is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. He practices in Michigan and uses practical, straightforward conversations to address what is bothering a person now. Sessions are aimed at making small, usable changes that fit into a busy life.

He treats trauma and abuse-related worries and works with issues tied to self-esteem, motivation, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Michael says people can change and grow at any point, and he approaches each person with respect and sensitivity. He focuses on restoring a sense of normalcy through real steps rather than abstract talk. Michael adapts the conversation and plan to each individual's needs.

He combines problem-solving strategies with attention to meaning and values so people can identify what matters and move toward it. He encourages practical skills for managing panic, mood shifts, and everyday stress. Over nine years of practice, Michael has developed ways to support parents, address fatherhood issues, and help with caregiver stress and communication problems.

His work also touches on forgiveness, life purpose, men’s issues, and confronting prejudice and discrimination. He holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credentials and draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas about meaning, and solution-focused methods to help people achieve clearer goals.

Online approaches that focus on goals and meaning

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. It teaches concrete skills for managing difficult moments and breaking cycles that keep problems going.

Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and how to live in line with their values. This approach can be useful for someone confronting life purpose, midlife questions, or feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to weigh in on pace, focus, and techniques so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy lets people connect from home using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to fit sessions into parenting schedules, caregiver duties, or busy work lives. These remote formats also allow the therapist to provide consistent support without requiring travel, making regular check-ins and short coaching-style contacts possible between longer sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and self-esteem problems among other related topics.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine practical problem-solving, attention to personal values, and brief goal-focused work that aims for usable changes rather than long theoretical discussion.

How much experience does this therapist have?

He has nine years of professional experience offering clinical support and counseling in a range of mood, stress, and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He is licensed as an LCSW and holds an LMSW. His license numbers are IL LCSW 149027693 and MI LMSW 6801118877, and his practice is based in Michigan.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he offer online?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different ways to meet depending on client needs and preferences.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut
Languages: English

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