Erik Buskard, LCPC

Therapist in Maine

Erik Buskard, LCPC, uses an attachment-based approach alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to support people facing stress and relationship strain.

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Licensed inMaine
LicenseCC6899
NPI 1790229086
Experience9+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Erik

Erik Buskard, LCPC, uses an attachment-based approach alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to support people facing stress and relationship strain. He works in Maine and focuses on helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and parenting challenges. His style is direct but warm, aiming to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

Erik emphasizes creating a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. He encourages honest conversation about what is hard and what the person hopes will be different.

Background and approach

That begins with listening and asking practical questions about daily routines and relationship patterns. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to try small experiments that test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change.

Mindfulness practices are offered to build moment-to-moment coping with anxiety or triggers. Over nine years of work, Erik has assisted people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, and life transitions. He helps people set realistic goals and track small progress instead of expecting sudden transformation.

Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps between meetings. People seeking therapy will find a collaborative approach that blends understanding relationship patterns with practical strategies. Erik invites clients to name their priorities and to work together toward clearer coping, better self-esteem, and steadier mood.

Credentials

LCPC (Maine): License CC6899 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1790229086 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Erik names

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Online support

Using attachment and practical methods in online therapy

Erik blends attachment-based work with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions and helps people notice and change those patterns. Client-centered work puts the person’s goals and experiences at the center of each session and focuses on understanding and acceptance. Cognitive behavioral techniques identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for flexible check-ins and ongoing support between scheduled talks. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to try different ways of working until the right fit is found.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Erik commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines attachment-based and client-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to create a practical, down-to-earth process.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and has developed a mix of listening and action-oriented strategies.

Where is he licensed and based?

He practices in Maine and the credential listed is LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Can sessions be in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

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