Dave Boldebook , LCSW

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of counseling experience. He earned a master’s degree in social work in 1998 from the University of New England in Maine and has practiced in both community-based and residential settings, supporting people across the lifespan from age 5 to 95.

His work is grounded in an integrative, holistic view that connects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. His therapeutic style is informed by humanistic and person-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic understanding, and strengths-based, solution-focused methods. This mix allows him to tailor care to the needs and circumstances of each person he sees.

Across two decades of practice he has distilled core professional values: prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, offering authentic and empathic listening, meeting people gently while also challenging them with care, and encouraging growth and hope even when fear or resistance is present. He focuses on helping clients examine the factors that hold them back, develop practical tools and strategies, and set realistic goals to improve daily functioning and life satisfaction.

Dave’s practice supports people working through grief, life transitions, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction and coping challenges, caregiver and aging issues, and other complex situations that affect wellbeing. He brings gratitude, compassion, and unconditional positive regard to his work and seeks to build a trusting counseling connection that helps people move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dave Boldebook draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, and cognitive behavioral therapy in his practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship so clients can explore their experience and build self-understanding - this approach supports work on grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. As a licensed professional, Dave collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to match what a client needs in the moment.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and access support from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to use the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each person.