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Caleb Buttenhoff

Caleb Buttenhoff

LPCC

Therapist in Minnesota

Hopeful, practical counseling for everyday struggles

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  • Experience 3 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical steps
  • Direct communication

About Caleb

Caleb Buttenhoff is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota with three years of professional experience. He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, attention and motivation, and addiction-related concerns. Caleb emphasizes strengths and believes people know their own stories best, so he centers sessions on the client's priorities and goals.

Caleb works in a straightforward, practical way. He helps people talk through difficult feelings, rebuild confidence, and find small steps that fit their life. Sessions often look at patterns that feed isolation or low mood and practice different ways to respond to those patterns.

His background includes eight years in the mental health field before becoming licensed, giving him experience with common day-to-day challenges. That experience informs a flexible approach that aims to meet people where they are. He views taking the first step toward help as an important act of courage.

In sessions Caleb aims for clear goals and doable steps. He helps people build routines that support concentration, manage cravings or urges, and practice communication skills when relationships feel strained. He frames progress as steady, practical change rather than overnight fixes.

People seeking help for feelings of loneliness or isolation may find Caleb attentive to those concerns alongside related issues such as mood, self-esteem, and addiction. He invites clients to name what matters most and to shape therapy around those priorities.

Approaches that guide online work and problem solving

Caleb uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small behavior changes to shift mood or reduce cravings. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and addiction-related urges by breaking large problems into manageable actions.

Another frequent focus is skill-building around attention and motivation. Sessions include strategies to improve concentration, create routines, and boost follow-through on tasks. These techniques aim to reduce frustration and increase a sense of progress over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to choose what fits best. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that match those aims, and adjust plans based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and keep appointments consistent during work or family schedules. Discussing preferred ways to meet will help make sessions practical and usable for daily life.

License and NPI

LPCC Minnesota · No. 4671
NPI1801610548

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and issues around addiction and motivation. Isolation and loneliness are listed among the focus areas he addresses alongside self-esteem and relationship concerns.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on the person’s goals and strengths. The work often includes talking through patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and setting small, doable steps.

How long has he been practicing?

He has three years of professional experience as a licensed counselor and eight years of experience in the mental health field overall.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LPCC in Minnesota and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin a first session?

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