Dave Boldebook, LCSW

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Compassionate clinician helping people retell their stories

Details

Name	Dave Boldebook
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Maine
Licensed in	Maine
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Dave

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He works from Maine and helps people who are feeling stuck, anxious, grieving, or facing big life changes. He aims to build a trusting counseling connection where clients can explore what matters to them.

He trained in social work and began his clinical practice after earning a master’s degree in social work in 1998. Over two decades he has worked in community and residential settings with a wide age range of clients.

Background and approach

That background shaped a practical, experience-based approach to care. Sessions focus on the person's story and present concerns. He uses Narrative Therapy to look at how life events and meanings shape behavior.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take purposeful steps forward. Dave keeps things direct and human. He emphasizes honest listening, gentle challenge, and building hope.

In sessions he helps people identify obstacles, practice new responses, and set achievable goals for everyday life. He also works with issues often linked to major life transitions - caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related challenges, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and co-morbid health issues. His aim is to help people find meaning and workable strategies amid change.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Dave works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Hospice and end-of-life counseling

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dave among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dave directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dave directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and values-based approaches work online

Dave uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about their lives and relationships, and to find different ways of understanding problems. That approach can be useful for grief, identity questions, and relationship or family themes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when emotions are difficult; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and offers empathic listening so people feel heard and can explore choices at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dave treats that as a collaborative process where he and the client try different ways of working and settle on what fits goals and preferences. He will check in regularly and adjust methods based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let clients read visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when scheduling makes real-time conversations hard. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel routines while keeping continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include aging, cancer, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and direct, emphasizing honest listening and gentle challenge. He focuses on the client's story and practical steps that match personal values.

What is his background in therapy?

He earned a master’s degree in social work in 1998 and has 20 years of counseling experience in community and residential settings. That range informs a broad, experience-based approach.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practices from Maine and holds the credential ME LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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