Margaret Buchholz , LCSW, LICSW

Margaret Buchholz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota who has worked in the mental health field since 2014. She completed her undergraduate studies at Southwest Minnesota State University in 2014 and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota in 2016. Early roles included work in a residential treatment center and a brief period in a hospital setting, followed by ongoing work at an outpatient mental health clinic in Southwest Minnesota. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which indicate advanced clinical social work licensure.

Margaret has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, bullying, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, addiction, teen issues, life changes, and adjustment-related struggles. Her therapeutic style is person-centered - relaxed and non-threatening - with an emphasis on building a constructive therapeutic relationship marked by respect and compassion. She meets people where they are and focuses on the issues they identify as most important.

Margaret primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps clients notice and challenge unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She integrates this work with a collaborative process that adapts to each personâs needs and goals. She acknowledges that reaching out for help is a significant step and aims to support people in moving toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Margaret commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. CBT is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative conversational approach that helps people explore their own motivations for change and strengthen commitment to practical steps. This method is useful for addressing ambivalence and supporting changes related to habits, addictions, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, tailoring sessions and strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Margaret can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, manage logistical barriers, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to rearrange daily routines.