Michael Bohman, LCSW

Michael Bohman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 37 years of professional experience in clinical practice. As an LCSW he holds a license in clinical social work, indicating advanced training and the ability to provide assessment, counseling, and treatment for a broad range of mental health and behavioral health concerns.

He has worked across a variety of settings addressing mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, and he brings that breadth of experience to each client relationship. Over several decades he has served as a clinical supervisor, supporting other clinicians in their development and guiding treatment teams.

Michael uses a recovery-focused approach in his work and practices within a private group setting that helps people cope with life adjustment, stress, and ongoing challenges. In addition to direct clinical work, he has provided consultation, trainings, and program development to organizations seeking to strengthen services and staff skills.

He welcomes clients of all ages and a wide range of concerns, offering practical, experience-informed support for those facing addiction, grief, anxiety, relationship and family problems, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and other life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Bohman uses a mix of well established approaches to help people address common concerns in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore personal goals and gain self-awareness; it is often helpful for life adjustment, relationship issues, and building self esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to support coping with addictions and sleep or eating difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical exercises to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can be useful for trauma recovery, stress management, and ongoing coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can provide effective care through these formats while adapting techniques to the mode of communication.