Therapist profile
Dr. John Bucholtz, LCSW, LICSW
Texas
LCSW clinician - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLICSW, District of Columbia / LC3000846; LCSW, Texas / 51731
- NPI1841639218
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment work
- Emotion regulation skills
About John
Dr. John Bucholtz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Texas (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia (LICSW) with 24 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and addictions. His practice also addresses family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and adjusting to major life changes.
He uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify what is getting in the way day to day. Sessions focus on current problems and on skills people can use between meetings. He draws on methods from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice patterns and test new ways of responding.
Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at recurring relationship patterns and wounds from early connections. Dialectical behavior strategies are available for emotion regulation and reducing impulsive reactions. Client-centered elements shape the pace of work and keep the focus on the person’s priorities.
People who come for help with anger often learn brief grounding techniques, clear communication steps, and ways to interrupt escalation. He also supports people coping with guilt, shame, abandonment concerns, infidelity, and the fallout of separation or divorce. First responder issues and reactions to disasters are part of his background as well.
Dr. Bucholtz conducts sessions in English and works from Texas licensure. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about goals and practical next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Bucholtz uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger that comes from frustration or feeling stuck. He also works with Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to map how early relationship patterns influence current reactions, which helps when anger shows up in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought-behavior cycles and to practice alternative responses through short exercises.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs, adjusting tactics based on what helps you manage emotions and handle conflicts more calmly. That collaborative process is ongoing rather than a one-time decision.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They also let people do short check-ins, practice new skills between sessions, or avoid commuting time. If you want to explore how these approaches can work in remote sessions, start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial visit to talk through practical details.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, sleep problems, and parenting stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, skills-focused conversations drawing from cognitive behavioral, acceptance-based, attachment, and dialectical approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW in Texas and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices with a Texas license for local care.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are provided to clients in areas covered by his licensure.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; check the service details that apply to your region.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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