Michael Jankowski

Michael Jankowski is a licensed social worker with two decades of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles around relationships and self-esteem. He aims to meet people where they are and walk alongside them during difficult times.

Michael uses a calm, respectful manner to listen first and then help clients find practical next steps. Sessions are meant to be a place where people can be vulnerable and feel accepted without judgment. He encourages clients to name what matters most and to take small, steady steps toward better days.

Over 20 years of practice in Michigan have shaped his approach to common life challenges. He works with people facing grief, caregiver strain, cancer and chronic illness concerns, and HIV / AIDS related stress. He also assists individuals coping with attachment and abandonment wounds, infidelity, communication problems, and issues connected to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

Michael draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. He blends these approaches to help clients change unhelpful thoughts, experiment with new behaviors, and reconnect with personal values. The goal is to find realistic tools that fit each person’s life and goals.

People who choose Michael often want steady, practical support while they work through tough moments. He encourages clients to take the next step by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.

How Michael adapts therapeutic approaches to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can explore what matters most and decide next steps. This approach is helpful when someone needs acceptance and steady support.

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and practical behavior changes. It often involves setting small experiments, tracking patterns, and trying new responses to reduce anxiety or low mood. That can be useful for stress, worry, and depression.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what seems most helpful. Together they will choose techniques and a pace that match the person’s needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, cognitive tools, and client-centered conversation to an online setting to help people practice skills between sessions.