Michael Bohman

Experienced LCSW blending practical strategies and compassion

LCSW Virginia

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michael

Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a person-focused stance to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and life transitions. His background includes work in mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and clinical supervision, giving him a broad perspective on recovery and resilience.

In practice he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches, tailoring interventions to each person's needs and strengths. He has also offered consultation, training, and program development to community providers and practices, and currently sees clients through a personal group practice in Virginia.

Michael is experienced working across the lifespan and with a wide range of life stressors, and he accepts international clients who prefer English-language services.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michael frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and behavioral concerns. He also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaborative goal-setting to help people feel heard and supported as they work through life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together with the client. He evaluates needs, goals, and personal preferences to recommend or adapt techniques, and he stays flexible so approaches can shift as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many clients by providing flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or geographic constraints, and keep momentum between meetings using messaging when helpful. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver structured CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing conversations, and client-centered support in ways that suit each person's life and learning style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Michael works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, ADHD, and many more life adjustment challenges.

What therapeutic styles does he use?

He integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy to match the method to the client's goals and situation.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 40 years of experience in clinical practice, supervision, consultation, training, and program development across a variety of treatment settings.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license number VA LCSW 0904007847 and practices in Virginia.

Can nonlocal clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who live outside his state.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English