Michael Bohman , LCSW

Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of professional experience. He has worked across a wide variety of settings, addressing mental health needs as well as substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma-related concerns.

For several decades he has functioned as a clinical supervisor and brings a recovery-oriented approach to his clinical work. He contributes to a private group practice that focuses on life adjustment and strategies for coping with stress.

In addition to his clinical roles, he has provided consultation, led trainings, and assisted with program development. He welcomes clients of all ages and offers support for a broad range of issues, drawing on long experience and a collaborative, recovery-focused perspective.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Care

Michael Bohman uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person's goals and values guide the work. This approach helps individuals facing life adjustments, grief, relationship concerns, and general stress by centering their experience and priorities.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, coping skills, and managing stress. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he integrates to help people cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for anxiety, trauma recovery, and managing cravings or strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals tailor techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical advantages - flexible scheduling, easier access from different locations, and multiple ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable. These options can make it simpler for people to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy in a way that fits their life.