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Margaret Buchholz, LCSW, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW in Minnesota - CBT and practical support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
About Margaret
Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW (North Dakota) and LICSW (Minnesota) and eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. She practices in Minnesota and offers services in English.
Margaret started in residential treatment after graduating in 2014 and completed a Master of Social Work in 2016. She has experience in hospital and outpatient clinic settings. That background informs a practical, problem-focused way of working with people who need clear steps forward.
Her approach is straightforward and goal oriented. She mainly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and tests new ways of responding. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to build on what is already working.
Sessions focus on identifying specific problems, setting manageable goals, and practicing skills between meetings. Margaret describes her style as person-centered and relaxed; she aims to treat people with respect and to work on the things they find most important. She will challenge negative thinking patterns and help craft alternate responses when needed.
Clients who prefer clear structure, short-term goals, and practical homework often find this approach useful. To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session and confirm the current session options before booking.
How Margaret integrates CBT and brief therapies online
Margaret uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thinking and behavior patterns that make problems worse. CBT is practical and goal focused, with specific exercises to test new reactions to stress and anxiety.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing change. That approach helps clarify personal reasons for change and strengthens motivation in a nonjudgmental way. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these methods by identifying small, concrete steps and existing strengths to build on what already works.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Margaret will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, and together they will try methods that fit the person’s situation. Adjustments are made as needed based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep work practical - setting clear goals, assigning brief between-session practice, and reviewing progress in follow-up meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tries concrete alternatives through practice and reflection.
What is her professional background?
She began working in residential treatment in 2014, earned a Master of Social Work in 2016, and has worked in hospital and outpatient settings since then.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW (ND) and LICSW (MN) credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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