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Erik Buskard

Erik Buskard

LCPC

Maine

Practical, compassionate counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maine / CC6899
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Maine

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal focused
    • Evidence informed

    About Erik

    Erik Buskard is a licensed clinical professional counselor who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people make change. He emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like addiction or ADHD. His style is direct but warm, aiming to help people take small workable steps toward feeling better.

    He brings nine years of professional experience to sessions and has practiced in Maine. He helps people sort through parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and real-life strategies rather than jargon or long theory discussions.

    Erik draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing to support change. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address the thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships or family patterns are part of the problem.

    People who want an active, collaborative process often find his work helpful. He aims to meet each person where they are and build practical tools together. The emphasis is on what people can try between sessions to notice real shifts in daily life.

    To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location and availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

    Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change by using open questions and reflective listening. In an online setting this approach can help someone weigh options and build momentum for new habits without pressure.

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. Online sessions can provide a steady space for that kind of supportive, person-led conversation. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to change them. CBT techniques adapt well to remote work because they often involve doable homework and brief skill practice between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining motivational interviewing with CBT or adding mindfulness exercises based on what helps most.

    The site notes session formats and scheduling can vary, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and keep continuity when life gets in the way of in-person visits.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    Maine

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does he help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He favors a collaborative, client-centered style that encourages honest conversation and practical steps. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach to help people find their own reasons for change.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has nine years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns and has practiced in Maine.

    What credential does he hold and where is he based?

    He holds the LCPC credential and is based in Maine.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions structured and what do they cost?

    Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Please confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

    How do I begin the process?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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