Dr. Louis Buchhold
Compassionate existential therapist with practical tools
LMFT California
- Experience
- 22 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Louis
Dr. Louis Buchhold brings more than two decades of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California.
Background and approach
With advanced degrees that include a doctorate in counseling psychology and graduate work in marriage, family and child counseling as well as art therapy, he blends talk-based methods with experiential arts techniques like art therapy, sand play, and psychodrama.
Over his 22-year career he has focused on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, intimacy and self-esteem challenges, and depression. His style is rooted in existential thinking but informed by practical, brief treatments and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in setting and meeting concrete goals.
He emphasizes client strengths and collaborative assignments that help people practice new ways of coping outside of sessions. Dr.
Buchhold frames therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and positions himself as a supportive partner who aims to empower clients as they work toward meaningful change.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Dr. Buchhold uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavioral strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that maintain distress. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's experience and supports self-directed growth. Additionally, his existential orientation invites exploration of meaning, values, and personal agency as clients confront life transitions or questions about purpose.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to clarify goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust direction based on what proves most helpful. That shared decision-making helps tailor therapy to individual preferences and circumstances.
Online therapy here is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how and when people engage. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access therapeutic support from different locations while working with licensed professionals.
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Experience
22+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English