
Dr. Louis Buchhold
Existential psychotherapist specializing in experiential arts
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Existential psychotherapist specializing in experiential arts
Start with Dr. Louis BuchholdLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Louis Buchhold is a gay cis-gendered White male (pronouns he/him/doctor) and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (CA LMFT, license number LMFT40266) with 22 years of professional experience.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, a Master’s in Art Therapy, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
Dr. Buchhold practices experiential arts therapy, integrating art therapy, sand play therapy, play techniques, and psychodrama. He identifies as an Existential Psychotherapist and combines brief therapy/treatment approaches with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), using self-guided assignments to help people move toward greater self-actualization.
His work has included supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, and addictions, as well as addressing LGBTQ+ related concerns and relationship or alternative relationship issues. He also has experience working with parenting challenges.
Dr. Buchhold approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to address what is challenging them. He recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and aims to support and empower individuals as they take those first steps toward change.