Michael Dubose, LCSW, LMSW

Michael Dubose is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and big life shifts. He is a straight-forward practitioner who focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Michael approaches each person with respect and compassion as they work toward clearer direction.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thinking patterns that worsen mood. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete changes that make a quick difference. Existential ideas are woven in when clients want to talk about life purpose and meaning during midlife transitions.

Michael says change is possible at any age and works with people to rebuild routines and regain a sense of normalcy. Sessions emphasize talk that leads to action - trying out new behaviors between meetings and reviewing what helps. He adapts the pace to each person's needs and goals.

Over nine years of practice, Michael has supported people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, panic, caregiving stress, and relationship struggles. He also assists those grappling with fatherhood concerns, men’s issues, and questions about forgiveness and self-love. His approach keeps problems in plain language and focuses on what can be done next.

To begin, he asks simple questions about what matters most now and works with clients to set realistic goals. The plan is shaped together, and adjustments are made as progress is seen or goals change.

How Michael’s approaches translate to online work

Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and mood problems. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal oriented, helping people set small, concrete steps that quickly change daily routines. Existential Therapy is used when clients want to examine meaning, life purpose, or the challenges that come with midlife transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on thinking and behavior, short-term solutions, or deeper questions about purpose and identity, and the plan is adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps, and remove travel time so work or family breaks are simpler to schedule. Licensed professionals can use the same techniques online as in person to address mood, stress, relationships, and midlife concerns.