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Margaret Buchholz

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW, LICSW Minnesota

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Margaret

Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers practical, goal-oriented care for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance concerns, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of clinical experience and a straightforward, person-centered manner that focuses on what matters most to each client. Margaret aims to establish a respectful therapeutic relationship and to help clients set realistic goals they can work toward together.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work and clinical roles in residential treatment, hospital settings, and outpatient mental health clinics in Minnesota. Margaret commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework, emphasizing identification of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to shift them.

She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support change and build momentum when appropriate. Clients can expect a relaxed, non-threatening style that balances challenge with compassion.

Margaret emphasizes collaboration - meeting people where they are and prioritizing the issues they find most impactful. She welcomes the decision to seek help and works to make progress manageable and meaningful for each individual.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions



Margaret typically draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative style that helps people explore motivation for change and strengthen commitment to goals when facing ambivalence.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Margaret works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve. Clients participate in shaping the focus and pace of work so treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Margaret is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Minnesota and accommodate different communication styles while maintaining a professional therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Margaret commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting and career challenges, as well as addictions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is person-centered, relaxed, and non-threatening, with an emphasis on collaborative goal setting and practical, short-term techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2014 and brings eight years of experience across residential treatment, hospital, and outpatient clinic settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with licence details ND LCSW 6350 and MN LICSW 25372 and practices in Minnesota.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada

Languages

English