Erik Buskard

Erik Buskard is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and anger. He practices in Maine and brings nine years of professional experience to sessions. Erik aims to make therapy a straightforward place to talk and to figure out next steps together.

He uses a blend of approaches that match each person's needs rather than a single fixed method. Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. People who come for help with depression, addictions, or trauma and abuse can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation about what’s happening now and what might change.

Erik works with relationship and family concerns by helping individuals sort through difficult interactions and build clearer patterns of communication. Parenting stress and challenges with attention or self-esteem are addressed with simple tools and plans clients can try between sessions. He also supports people coping with life changes and major transitions.

In the therapy room he emphasizes a nonjudgmental, accepting stance so people can speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. He encourages small, doable steps and checks in on progress each session. The goal is to help people feel more capable handling tough moments.

If you are considering therapy, Erik asks that you complete the Start Therapy process on the site and schedule according to availability. He offers sessions in English and does not currently work with international clients.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape current patterns. In simple terms, it looks at how people connect, respond to stress, and form trust, which can help when relationship or family concerns are part of the problem. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, with the therapist listening closely and following the client's lead to build understanding and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erik works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit each person's goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the focus based on how things are going so the work stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of working with stress, anger, and relationships while keeping the same licensed professional guiding the process.