Michael Witham, LPC

Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wyoming who began his clinical work in 2002 while living in Georgia. He has extensive experience responding to crises and developing initial diagnostics and treatment plans, and he provides both individual and group therapy focused on impulse control, coping with depression and anxiety, and building decision-making and organizational skills. He has also worked with clients dealing with chronic pain and with severe psychotic symptoms, offering practical strategies for symptom management.

His work is grounded in a client-centered stance combined with a directed cognitive-behavioral approach. In practice this means he collaborates with clients to identify desired behavioral changes, reduce or increase specific behaviors as needed, and build skills to manage complex emotional stressors. He emphasizes strengthening decision-making abilities and fostering self-reliance and confidence as key parts of treatment.

Michael approaches each case with empathy and measurable goals, aiming to enhance clients' existing strengths and abilities while working toward clinically meaningful outcomes. He welcomes the opportunity to meet new clients and to support them in achieving satisfying, attainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Witham uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core approaches in his practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapist-client relationship and creates space for clients to explore their goals and values while being met with empathy and respect - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and strengthening personal insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical skills and exercises - it is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and coping skills for stress and impulse control. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques when appropriate, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Michael includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for schedules and geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during busy routines, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.