Margaret Buchholz , LCSW, LICSW

Margaret Buchholz is a licensed social worker practicing in Minnesota, holding LCSW and LICSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She brings a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to her work and has eight years of experience in the mental health field.

Her clinical path began with undergraduate studies at Southwest Minnesota State University and continued with a Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota. Early work in a residential treatment setting and a brief period in a hospital informed her move to an outpatient mental health clinic in Southwest Minnesota, where she has continued to provide care. This range of settings contributes to practical insight into different stages of recovery and adjustment.

Margaret has supported people facing a broad array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, bullying, relationship challenges, parenting questions, addiction, teen issues, life transitions, and adjustment-related stress. Her practice emphasizes respect and empathy while centering the client’s priorities. She meets people where they are and collaborates on goals that matter most to them.

Her clinical style is person-centered and relaxed, with primary use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a short-term, goal-focused method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She may gently challenge thoughts and behaviors as part of that work, always tailoring the approach to each person’s needs and preferences. Margaret views the decision to seek help as an important step and approaches each working relationship with appreciation and a commitment to support clients in reaching their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Margaret integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to create practical, measurable changes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation, which can be especially useful for addressing addictions, ambivalence, and readiness for new behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret partners with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the individual’s needs.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and life transitions. Remote therapy makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access licensed professionals from varied locations, while still focusing on practical strategies and measurable progress.