Dave Boldebook, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationships and family
About Dave Boldebook
His therapeutic approach draws from humanistic and person-centered models, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insights, and strengths-based solution-focused methods. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, authenticity, empathic listening, and gentle but thoughtful challenge. Over twenty years of practice have shaped a style that encourages clients to lean into fear and resistance while cultivating hope and practical strategies for change.
Dave works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, compassion fatigue, parenting and caregiver stress, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling. He aims to provide a supportive counseling connection that helps clients discover new tools, set achievable goals, and move forward with increased clarity and resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dave Boldebook have?
Dave Boldebook has 20 years of experience in counseling and therapy.
Is Dave Boldebook a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is listed as ME LCSW LC6510.
In which languages does Dave Boldebook provide therapy?
Dave provides therapy in English.
Where is Dave Boldebook located?
Dave is located in Maine.
How can I work with Dave Boldebook as my therapist?
You can work with Dave through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dave Boldebook work with international clients?
Yes, Dave works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dave Boldebook cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Care and the Convenience of Online Therapy
Dave uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT supports people who are struggling with avoidance, rumination, or a sense of being stuck by teaching skills for accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while moving forward with chosen values.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the relationship and provides empathic, nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their experience at their own pace. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding, improving self-esteem, and repairing relational patterns.
In practice, finding the right approach is collaborative. Dave works with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. This partnership helps tailor care to life circumstances and priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of care. Working remotely with licensed professionals can support steady progress while accommodating the realities of daily life.