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Margaret Buchholz

Margaret Buchholz

LCSW, LICSW

Minnesota

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LICSW, Minnesota / 25372; LCSW, North Dakota / 6350; LCSW, Nevada / 11283-C
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

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    • Person-centered approach
    • Goal oriented
    • Relatable guidance

    About Margaret

    Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She offers a calm, down-to-earth presence and aims to make conversations feel relaxed rather than clinical. Her tone is respectful and direct, and she approaches work in a way that centers each person's priorities.

    Margaret earned a Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota in 2016 and has been practicing in mental health since 2014. Early work included residential treatment and a hospital setting, and she has spent most of her career at an outpatient mental health clinic in southwest Minnesota. She brings eight years of professional experience to sessions.

    Her method is person-centered and collaborative. She typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing thinking and behavior patterns that cause distress. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical, short-term goals.

    In sessions she aims to meet people where they are and work on what they find most important. Margaret describes her style as relaxed and non-threatening, and she is willing to challenge unhelpful thoughts when that helps progress. She emphasizes goals that are realistic and rooted in day-to-day life.

    Reaching out for help is a big step, and she frames that step as a sign of self-respect. Margaret looks to partner with people as they move toward clearer choices, better coping, and more manageable routines.

  2. Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

    Margaret commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and work on small, practical changes. This approach often focuses on short-term goals and homework that can fit into daily life.

    She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change, drawing out motivation rather than imposing it. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses to set clear, forward-looking goals and build on what already works. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Margaret works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable day to day. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps most. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as options are not listed in the biography. Online work can support shorter check-ins, scheduled sessions during a lunch break, or regular weekly meetings that keep momentum between appointments.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style?

    Her approach is person-centered, relaxed, and collaborative, often using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals.

    What is her professional background?

    She has worked in residential treatment, a hospital setting, and outpatient mental health clinics since 2014 and has eight years of clinical experience.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's 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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