Michael Jankowski

Michael Jankowski is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and LGBT-related concerns. He brings two decades of clinical experience and a calm, steady presence to sessions. He speaks English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW and LCSW. Michael aims to meet clients where they are. He focuses on building a working relationship first, then helps people clarify what matters to them. Sessions often include practical skills, gentle reflection, and steps to reduce daily overwhelm. His approach draws on mindfulness practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. He also uses client-centered methods to follow the pace and priorities set by each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try out different behaviors. Michael has worked with people dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of divorce or infidelity. He also supports those facing serious medical issues such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, hospice, and caregiver stress. He pays attention to identity and sexuality, including kink and alternative sex culture, and addresses related shame, guilt, or secrecy when it comes up. Michael combines practical problem solving with compassionate listening to help people feel less stuck. If someone wants to begin, the typical next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to talk. Sessions are structured around individual goals and paced to fit each person's life.

Approaches that suit remote work and everyday life

Michael often uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily feelings and learn simple steps to reduce reactivity. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm by teaching grounded attention and breathing practices.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the person's priorities so sessions stay relevant and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and offer different ways to practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness and CBT exercises for remote sessions so people can try tools in the situations where they need them most.