Maria Buchholtz, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice

Maria Buchholtz is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 073575 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1083454557 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Maria

Maria Buchholtz is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in New York. She focuses on helping people manage mood changes, depression, and bipolar disorder with steady, respectful care. Maria meets people where they are and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

She listens carefully to each person’s story and adapts conversation and planning to suit individual needs. Maria pays attention to how stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem shape daily life.

Background and approach

Work-related pressures and long-term mood issues are also common topics she helps people address. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Maria helps people identify small changes to try between meetings and checks how those changes feel.

She uses approaches grounded in evidence to guide treatment choices rather than sticking to a single method. Her style is calm and compassionate. People can expect a respectful, sensitive tone and a focus on clear goals.

Maria encourages steady progress and problem-solving that fits each person's circumstances. For many, beginning therapy brings relief from isolation and a clearer path forward. Maria supports people through that early, often difficult step and through the work that follows.

Her practice emphasizes real-world strategies for coping, mood management, and building self-worth.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Options

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce depression and anxiety. This helps people notice small shifts in mood and behavior and try different responses to stress.

Another approach emphasizes mood management and routine-building to stabilize energy and emotions for people with bipolar disorder. It looks at daily habits like sleep, activity, and work-life balance that affect mood and suggests concrete adjustments to support steadier days.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to the person's goals and preferences, and together decide which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what isn't.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, brief reflections, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on mood disorders and workplace issues.

How would you describe the therapist's approach?

The approach is practical and person-centered, using evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable changes between meetings.

What background and experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with mood and related concerns. That history informs a steady, experienced approach to care.

Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?

She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats let people choose what fits their routine.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

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