Michael Bohman, LCSW

Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of experience. He brings a calm, practical approach to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and the setbacks that show up in midlife. He aims to help people sort through immediate problems and find steps that fit their day-to-day lives.

He uses a mix of client-centered listening and focused techniques to help people make changes. Sessions often involve identifying patterns, trying small behavioral shifts, and building on what already works. That approach is useful for issues such as depression, sleep and eating concerns, and managing ADHD or bipolar symptoms.

His background includes work across many settings, including mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and trauma services. He has also served as a clinical supervisor and consultant on trainings and program development. This variety shapes a flexible way of working that adapts to each person's needs.

Michael helps people tackle life adjustments like caregiver stress, chronic illness, career transitions, and feelings of isolation. He draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support change and to reinforce what clients value most. Conversations are direct but respectful, focused on what will make a practical difference.

Located in Virginia, he draws on long experience to guide people through complicated problems. He invites clients to identify goals and try realistic steps between sessions, then reviews progress and adjusts plans as needed.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals and values. This approach is useful for people facing life transitions, relationship strain, or general distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It breaks problems into manageable steps and tests small changes in thought or behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which combination of methods fits their needs and goals. That process can change over time as new topics come up or progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It also lets people use practices learned in sessions in the moments they matter most, helping carry changes into everyday life.