Michael Witham, LPC

Therapist in Wyoming

Experienced counselor blending empathy and skills

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26 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered approach
Practical skill building
Works on self esteem

About Michael

Michael Witham is a Licensed Professional Counselor who combines client-centered care with practical, skill-based techniques. He brings 26 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He works in Wyoming and offers services in English, including to international clients.

He began practicing in 2002 and has been licensed in Wyoming since 2012. Early work included crisis response and resolution as well as initial diagnostics and treatment planning. Over the years he has led both individual and group sessions that targeted impulse control, coping skills for anxiety and depression, and improved decision-making and organization.

Michael commonly supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and sleep or eating difficulties. He has also worked with chronic pain management and with severe psychotic symptom management, giving him experience across a range of complex issues. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, fatherhood concerns, and coping with life changes.

In sessions he emphasizes empathy and collaboration. He helps people identify which behaviors they want to increase or decrease, and teaches skills for managing emotional stressors. Michael aims to strengthen decision-making and encourage self-reliance and confidence in daily life.

People looking to begin work with him complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. His approach blends practical steps and reflective conversation to help people reach measurable, satisfying goals.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist focuses on understanding a person's perspective and helping them identify their own goals and solutions, which can help with motivation and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and managing day-to-day stress. Sessions often include homework and simple exercises to practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. It can be helpful for impulse control, anger, and intense emotional reactions by offering clear strategies to handle tough moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and the therapist adjusts methods based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions when therapy fits into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Wyoming

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping issues, self esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centered approach paired with cognitive behavioral methods and skills training. Sessions focus on identifying goals, changing behaviors, and building coping skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has been practicing since 2002 and holds 26 years of clinical experience, with a Wyoming license since 2012.

Where is he based and licensed?

He is based in Wyoming and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential LPC in Wyoming.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.