- Recovery oriented
- Practical strategies
- Sleep and rest
About Michael
Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, sleep difficulties, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making daily life a bit easier for worried parents and adults.
He has worked across many settings and with many concerns, including trauma, domestic violence, substance use, grief, and depression. That range informs how he tailors sessions to each person’s situation. He describes his approach as recovery-oriented and rooted in long-term clinical work.
Michael uses an array of methods to match the person in front of him. He draws on client-centered conversations to understand priorities. He brings cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and momentum.
As a longtime clinical supervisor and consultant, he has led trainings and helped design programs. That background shapes how he organizes treatment and tracks progress. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and steady steps forward.
He practices in Virginia and works with people across many ages and life stages. He welcomes discussions about sleep and rest concerns as part of broader mental health and daily functioning goals. To begin, potential clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead to identify what matters most and to set goals that feel realistic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at current thoughts and habits and teaches practical tools to change patterns that worsen mood, anxiety, or sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy builds simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That collaborative discussion guides which methods are emphasized and how homework or practice is assigned between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring concrete situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, sleep and many life adjustment issues. The practice also addresses parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a recovery-oriented focus. Conversations center on clear goals, skill building, and steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has worked in clinical settings for about 40 years, including roles as a clinician, supervisor, consultant, and program trainer.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.