Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 26 years of clinical experience to his work.
01About Michael
Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 26 years of clinical experience to his work. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, sleep and eating struggles, and other life changes. Michael practices from Wyoming and offers practical, down-to-earth support aimed at clearer choices and steadier days.
Michael began his clinical work in 2002 and became licensed in Wyoming in 2012. Over more than two decades he has responded to crises, led group sessions, and worked with people on impulse control and decision-making.
Background and approach
He has experience addressing chronic pain and severe psychotic symptoms alongside mood and anxiety concerns. His approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral methods. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the person and include clear, goal-focused strategies for changing unhelpful patterns.
He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness techniques when those tools fit the client's needs. Michael emphasizes collaboration. He helps people identify which behaviors to increase or decrease, builds skills for managing strong emotions, and supports better decision-making.
Work in therapy often includes practical exercises and concrete goals to track progress. People who come to him can expect straightforward talk, skill-building, and attention to strengths. He aims to leave people better equipped to handle daily stresses, regain confidence, and move toward goals they set together.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wyoming)
- License LPC-1863 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1720652431 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Michael blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people address everyday problems and emotional pain. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping a person find their own answers, which is useful for building confidence and clarifying goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets patterns of thinking and behavior with clear exercises and practical steps to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and focused on real changes the person wants to make.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation and allow demonstration of exercises. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs while still getting consistent, approach-driven care.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical skills training. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used when they fit the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience, beginning clinical practice in 2002 and holding a Wyoming LPC since 2012.
Where is he based and what licensure does he hold?
He practices from Wyoming and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential listed as WY LPC.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with a therapist.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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