Margaret Buchholz, LCSW, LICSW

Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota who holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - professional social work licenses that indicate advanced training for independent clinical practice. She began her career after earning an undergraduate degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2014 and moved into residential treatment work before pursuing graduate study at the University of South Dakota, where she completed a Master of Social Work in 2016.

Following a brief period in a hospital setting, Margaret transitioned to outpatient mental health care in Southwest Minnesota and has continued in that setting since, building experience across a range of concerns. Her work has included supporting people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, bullying, relationship challenges, parenting questions, addiction, adolescent issues, adjustment periods, and life transitions.

Her therapeutic style is person-centered, relaxed, and non-threatening, focused on creating a respectful and compassionate relationship that meets clients where they are. Margaret typically emphasizes short-term, goal-oriented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior, and she tailors sessions to the priorities each client brings. Reaching out for help is a meaningful step, and Margaret approaches that step with gratitude and a commitment to supporting clients as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Margaret commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and learn practical strategies to challenge and replace them; it is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and enhancing internal motivation; it can be helpful for issues like addiction, behavior change, and readiness to pursue new goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to what the client finds most useful and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Margaret offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home, work, or other convenient locations. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care through life changes.