Erik Buskard, LCPC
Practical, collaborative counseling for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Erik- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Erik
Erik Buskard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing common life stresses. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify what feels stuck and to try small changes that can make daily life easier.
He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work to keep sessions focused on what matters to the client. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with room to discuss emotions, patterns, and what to try between meetings.
Background and approach
Erik has nine years of experience in clinical settings across Maine and Ohio. During that time he has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. He also helps people who are navigating relationship and family concerns and the challenges of parenting.
In the first meetings he aims to listen and understand each person's priorities. From there he and the client pick tools and small experiments to test in everyday life. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so adjustments can be made when needed.
His style is warm and nonjudgmental. He encourages realistic steps and quick, practical strategies that fit into a busy life. For parents feeling overwhelmed, he offers clear ways to reduce stress and improve coping at home.
What Erik works with
Everything Erik lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erik helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Approaches Erik lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using practical therapies online for parenting and stress
Attachment-based work centers on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can help people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of relating, which is useful for family and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Clients learn short exercises and simple behavior experiments they can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest a mix of methods that fits your situation. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps you make real, manageable changes.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions are a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a focused check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit short updates or quick coaching into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, parenting, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Erik
What kinds of concerns does Erik help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on listening first and then selecting practical techniques to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Erik has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Maine and Ohio.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Maine while also having worked in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients sign up for sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule according to therapist availability.
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