Dave Boldebook, LCSW

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people navigate life transitions, loss, relationship challenges, and issues such as anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. He holds a master’s degree in social work earned in 1998 from the University of New England in Maine and has provided care in both community-based and residential settings for clients ranging in age from 5 to 95.

His practice emphasizes an integrative, holistic perspective that connects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Drawing on a broad range of modalities, his work is informed by person-centered and humanistic principles, cognitive behavioral approaches, psychodynamic ideas, and strengths-based, solution-focused strategies. This variety allows him to tailor care to each person’s needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method.

Across twenty years of counseling practice he has prioritized the therapeutic relationship, authenticity, attentive listening, empathy, and gentle challenge. He encourages clients to engage with fear and resistance rather than avoid it, and he balances encouragement with thoughtful challenge to help people find practical tools and new directions. His aim is to provide a trusting counseling connection that supports clearer self-understanding, practical strategies, and achievable goals. He brings gratitude, caring, and unconditional positive regard to his work.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters to them, even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and when avoidance patterns get in the way of meaningful living.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach supports self-exploration, increased self-worth, and deeper understanding of personal goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical techniques to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is often effective for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with this practice is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, and expand access for people who live far from office-based services or who prefer remote sessions.