- Person-centered style
- CBT focused
- Goal oriented
About Margaret
Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strains, and life transitions. She greets clients with a calm, down-to-earth manner and aims to build a respectful working relationship. Her approach centers on what the person feels matters most so progress stays relevant to day-to-day life.
She trained in social work and has worked in mental health since 2014, including time in residential treatment, hospital settings, and outpatient care in Southwest Minnesota. That experience has exposed her to a wide range of issues such as depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. Her background gives her practical exposure to common worries parents and adults bring to therapy.
Margaret uses a person-centered style that is relaxed and non-threatening. She mainly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is goal-focused and helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She may challenge thought patterns when that helps reach a goal.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people move through change by tapping into their own motivations. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses to identify small, practical steps that move clients toward their priorities.
Margaret emphasizes meeting people where they are and working at a pace that feels manageable. She encourages anyone considering help to acknowledge the step they are taking and to discuss goals openly so treatment stays focused and useful.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Margaret commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, with occasional use of Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way, and then practice small changes that reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and existing strengths to build momentum toward a stated goal.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or appointments that avoid travel time. It also supports focusing on specific skills between meetings, like practicing CBT exercises or setting small solution-focused tasks to try during the week.
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 Margaret commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting worries, relationship issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered, relaxed, and non-threatening, with an emphasis on practical goals and respect.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 2014 across residential treatment, hospital care, and outpatient clinics.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.