Michael Witham

Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience. He uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive-behavioral methods to help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.

He has worked in crisis response and initial diagnostics since 2002, first practicing in Georgia and later licensed in Wyoming in 2012. His background includes individual and group work that focuses on impulse control, coping with depression and anxiety, and decision-making skills.

Michael also has experience supporting people who face chronic pain and those coping with severe psychotic symptoms. He helps people build practical strategies for managing stress, addiction-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, and the challenges that come with major life changes.

In sessions he aims to identify the behaviors someone wants to change or strengthen. He focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotional regulation, problem solving, and more confident decision-making. He encourages clients to apply these skills outside of sessions so they can see progress in daily life.

Michael describes his work as collaborative and goal-oriented. He emphasizes measurable steps and strengthening existing abilities while addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and self-esteem.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. In practice that means the therapist follows the client's lead, checks in often about goals, and adjusts pace and focus as needed to match the person's needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is practical and skill oriented, which helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and some ADHD-related struggles by teaching specific coping and problem-solving strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adapt based on what helps the person meet their goals and fit their life. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan can shift if needed.

Because the original biography does not list session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what schedule and session length would work best for daily life.