- Guilt and shame
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Jankowski is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related issues. He also addresses feelings tied to guilt and shame and related topics like abandonment and attachment issues.
Michael uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what matters to them now. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long explanations. He listens for what feels stuck and offers ways to test small changes between meetings.
He draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. Mindfulness tools help people notice emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
Michael also brings brief, goal-oriented methods such as Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want clearer plans or next steps. That can include short-term strategies for communication problems, infidelity, caregiver stress, or coping with illness.
His style aims to be direct and practical while respecting where someone is at the start. He helps people identify patterns that keep guilt and shame active and then practices specific changes in thinking and behavior. To begin, readers are invited to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session and see how the approach feels.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to change how someone feels. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing emotions and bodily responses so strong feelings like shame are less overwhelming.He also uses client-centered methods that concentrate on the person’s priorities and Motivational Interviewing when someone wants help finding the next step. The therapist and client decide together which approaches fit best based on goals, current struggles, and personal preferences.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as format details are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose audio instead of video when that works better. Those practical benefits can help someone maintain regular work on guilt, shame, relationship issues, or caregiving stress without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Florida, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, LGBT related issues, and guilt and shame. Additional focuses include attachment problems, abandonment, caregiving stress, illness, and infidelity.
How would he approach guilt or shame?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT and mindfulness to help people identify painful thoughts and try different responses. Work often includes practical exercises to change thinking and behavior between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and identity concerns. That history includes work with people facing serious illness and end-of-life issues.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds MI LMSW and OR LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan. Those credentials are listed as provided.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the process of planning next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.