- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Life purpose work
About Michael
Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 40 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes including questions about life purpose.
He has experience across many settings, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma care. He has served as a clinical supervisor for several decades and has consulted on trainings and program development. That background shapes how he structures sessions and how he thinks about long-term coping.
In sessions he draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person's concerns. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to help people spot thinking patterns that keep them stuck. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox for building small, manageable changes.
Michael combines those approaches with psychodynamic ideas when it helps to understand recurring patterns from earlier life experiences. His overall style favors practical steps and steady problem solving. He works with adults on a wide range of issues, from parenting and fatherhood questions to aging and caregiver stress.
People come to him when they need help adjusting after a change in work, health, or relationships. He also supports those dealing with chronic pain or illness, addiction and recovery, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to identity, including LGBT issues. He accepts international clients and conducts clinical work from a group practice setting.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Michael often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns so they can set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort out what matters and what to try next.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and for making small, practical changes in daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or a mix of methods.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Because the therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, confirm the available session options before booking. Sessions are designed to fit into everyday life and to support steady progress rather than promise immediate change.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life purpose questions and many related issues listed in his specialties.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify small changes and clarify priorities.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 40 years of experience working in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma settings and has been a long-time clinical supervisor and consultant.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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, use the crisis numbers.