Profile / United States
Michael Bohman, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 40 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression and other life adjustments. He also supports concerns such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and relationships.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches to focus on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and tracking what works. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas inform how he approaches motivation and life patterns.
Much of his background is in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma. He has worked across many settings and has decades of experience as a clinical supervisor. That experience contributes to a practice that emphasizes clear goals and doable skills for coping with difficult situations.
He has also consulted on trainings and program development and works in a private group practice that addresses life adjustment and stress. He says he enjoys working with clients of all ages and a wide range of concerns. His practice accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
For parents or caregivers reading on a phone: he aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused. The initial steps are a short questionnaire, then a first session to set goals and try specific strategies that can be used between appointments.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then sets small, practical experiments a client can test between sessions. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood issues, sleep problems, and many day-to-day habits.He also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person's perspective and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their experience without judgment. Client-centered work supports clearer goals and collaborative planning, while mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and improve attention.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. He evaluates needs, goals, and preferences together with each person and adjusts methods if something is not helping. That collaborative process aims to find the mix of techniques that fits a client's life and goals.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss format details when scheduling to match session length and frequency to real-world routines.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, sleep and eating issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small behavior changes, and track what improves over time.
What is his clinical background?
He has 40 years of experience across mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma settings and has served as a clinical supervisor for decades.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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