Therapist profile
Michael Bohman, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Stress and Addictions Focus
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Virginia / 0904007847
- NPI
- 1467720110
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
About
- Recovery-oriented work
- Boundary struggles
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 40 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related life challenges. Michael also lists codependency among his focus areas and supports people struggling with boundary and caretaking patterns.
He has worked across many settings including mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence services, and trauma care. That mix shaped a practical approach to everyday problems. He emphasizes recovery-oriented work and uses real-world strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Michael has a long history as a clinical supervisor and consultant. He has run trainings and helped develop programs for organizations. Those roles mean he often brings a systems perspective to a person’s problems and can talk about community and service options when relevant.
In sessions he draws on several approaches. Client-centered work helps focus on the person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify patterns of thinking and behavior to change. Mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives inform how people understand stress, habit, and relationship patterns.
People who come to him because they keep putting others first, have trouble saying no, or feel stuck around someone else’s drinking or moods will find a therapist who names these patterns plainly and works on practical next steps. He accepts English-speaking international clients and practices from Virginia.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions are used
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns. It helps identify what matters most and sets the agenda around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and builds small practical steps to change how someone reacts to stress and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with the client about goals, what felt helpful in past efforts, and how comfortable they are with different techniques. Together they decide which approaches to emphasize and adjust methods as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, cut travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions are commonly used by licensed professionals to keep regular contact and to practice skills between meetings, but verify which of these options Michael currently offers.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, and related life concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address practical problems.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience including work in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or legal details before booking.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.