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- Existential therapy
- Art and sand play
- CBT techniques
About Louis
LMFT in California with 22 years of clinical experience, Dr. Louis Buchhold focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and related areas. He identifies as an Existential psychotherapist who combines brief therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and experiential arts methods. He uses client-directed assignments and creative exercises as part of treatment.
Dr. Buchhold trained in marriage and family counseling, art therapy, and counseling psychology, and he holds a doctorate in counseling psychology. He practices forms of experiential arts therapy including art therapy, sand play, and psychodrama. He often pairs those methods with CBT and solution-focused techniques to address specific problems.
In sessions he leans on client-centered principles, asking people to name their goals and choose the pace. He offers short-term, task-oriented work when that fits a person’s needs, and longer conversations when a deeper exploration is helpful. He frames therapy as practical work that includes self-driven assignments between meetings.
Dr. Buchhold has experience with a wide range of concerns: grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, and various addictions. He also lists several focused areas such as chronic pain and illness, aging and geriatric matters, BDSM and kink culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, HIV/AIDS, and social anxiety.
Sessions are conducted in English and are oriented toward adults. Pricing varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Buchhold commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people set their own goals; it is useful when someone wants a guided but self-directed process. CBT targets thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related problems.He also draws on Existential Therapy to help people examine meaning, choice, and responsibility when those questions are central to their concerns. In sessions this looks like open conversation about values and life direction rather than a fixed protocol. Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process; he will work with each person to test methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work and caregiving, or preferable when they want shorter check-ins or to avoid travel. Online meetings also make it simpler to continue homework between sessions and to use creative exercises adapted for a virtual setting.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, and a range of sexuality-related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered and existential approaches, combining brief therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques with experiential arts methods like art therapy and sand play.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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