Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Michael Dubose, LCSW, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LMSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801118877
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149027693
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW025184
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 15748
- NPI
- 1265977128
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT informed
- Solution focused
- Existential perspective
About Michael
Michael Dubose is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan with nine years of practice experience. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. He also addresses caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, communication problems, and men's issues.
He uses practical conversations to help people notice what is not working and try different ways of responding. He leans on methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy to support straightforward problem solving and clearer thinking. Sessions aim to identify small changes that make daily life more manageable.
Michael frames work around real-life demands like jobs, family routines, and caregiving responsibilities. He helps people talk through difficult moments, set realistic steps, and test new approaches between meetings. He emphasizes concrete tools rather than abstract theory.
His background includes nearly a decade of clinical practice across settings that involved mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to prejudice and discrimination. That experience informs his focus on practical coping skills and restoring routines after disruption.
People who choose him will find a direct, matter-of-fact style that prioritizes clear goals and measurable changes. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify priorities and next steps.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people track thoughts, test assumptions, and try different behaviors that ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. That approach focuses on small experiments and practical exercises that can be discussed and assigned between sessions.He also integrates existential therapy, which looks at values, meaning, and life choices. This helps when people face midlife concerns, questions about life purpose, or the emotional weight of grief and change. Solution-focused therapy complements these methods by emphasizing short-term goals and steps that produce early signs of progress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide which approaches fit their situation and goals. Sessions begin with clear priorities and adjust as needs change, so the plan evolves together rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing concrete exercises and follow-up tasks works well remotely and helps therapy connect to daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a practical mix of cognitive behavioral ideas, existential questions, and solution-focused steps to help people try concrete changes and clearer thinking.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with mood disorders, panic, trauma, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW and LMSW credentials. He is licensed as an IL LCSW and a MI LMSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers