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Caleb Buttenhoff

Caleb Buttenhoff

LPCC

Minnesota

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Practical support for anxiety and stress

  • Strengths focused
  • Evidence based
  • Goal oriented

About Caleb

Caleb Buttenhoff is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. He draws on eight years in the mental health field and three years of professional practice. Caleb meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.

He believes clients are the experts in their own stories and works from that starting point. Sessions center on identifying strengths, building small skills, and finding clearer ways to cope with difficult moments. Caleb aims to help people notice progress in concentration, motivation, and confidence as they go.

Caleb uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He helps people break down big problems into workable pieces and try new approaches between sessions. Over time those changes can reduce the impact of panic, worry, and mood swings on daily life.

His work also addresses issues that often come with anxiety and addiction, such as guilt, isolation, family tensions, and challenges tied to fatherhood or first responder experiences. Conversations can include practical problem solving, emotion regulation strategies, and ways to repair or improve communication.

Beginning therapy with Caleb starts by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to his availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques can work online

Caleb uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life changes. One approach emphasizes skill building for managing anxiety and panic by teaching grounding and breathing strategies, pacing exposure to feared situations, and practicing coping steps in small, repeatable tasks. Another common element focuses on motivation and attention by breaking goals into tiny, achievable actions and tracking progress to build confidence and concentration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust those methods as progress is made. This means trying a technique, checking how it feels, and changing course when something isn’t helpful.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in the settings where they need them most, which can speed up real-world progress.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and attention difficulties. He also addresses related concerns like isolation, guilt, family tensions, and issues tied to fatherhood or first responder roles.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, focused on strengths and small, usable skills. Sessions emphasize breaking problems into steps and trying concrete tools between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has eight years working in mental health settings and three years of professional clinical experience. That background informs a practical focus on motivation, concentration, and confidence.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota. The profile lists Minnesota as his professional location.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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