Michael Witham

Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 26 years of clinical experience. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage strong emotions and make clearer decisions. He emphasizes practical skills for impulse control, coping with stress, and improving everyday functioning.

He started practicing in 2002 and became licensed in Wyoming in 2012. His background includes crisis response, initial diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning. He has led both individual and group therapy focused on depression, anxiety, and anger-related concerns.

In sessions he focuses on identifying specific behaviors a person wants to change. He then works with them to build skills for managing intense feelings and handling complicated stressors. Sessions often include strategies for decision-making and organization to support daily life.

He has experience addressing chronic pain and managing severe psychotic symptoms alongside other concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, sleep problems, and parenting stress. His practice includes attention to co-occurring issues and complex life transitions.

Michael aims to set clear, measurable goals with each person and to strengthen existing abilities. He uses an empathetic, collaborative style that encourages self-reliance and confidence. People who want practical tools for anger, stress, or mood concerns may find his approach straightforward and goal oriented.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a person is starting. The therapist follows the client's goals and builds rapport so the person feels heard and respected. This approach helps when someone needs validation and guidance for real-life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include step-by-step tools for managing anger, anxiety, or depression and for improving decision-making and organization.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. It can be useful for impulse control, strong mood swings, and learning how to respond differently under stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that match your needs. If something does not fit, he will adjust the plan with you so the work stays focused and useful.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific delivery options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins between in-person commitments. Talk with the therapist about what setup best fits your day-to-day routine and goals.