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Dave Boldebook, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Greetings! and thank you for visiting my bio page.

Do you find yourself seeking answers? Are you struggling with a challenging situation?
Are you grieving the loss of something or someone? Are life changes creating worry?
Not sure which way to turn? Losing hope? Are you thinking it is time for self-exploration?
Are you needing to examine the situations or factors in your life that hold you back?

I am a licensed clinical social worker, counselor/therapist and received a master’s degree in
social work in 1998 from the University of New England in Maine. I have worked in both
community based and residential settings with clients ranging in ages from 5 to 95.
My practice embraces an integrative holistic approach bridging the connection of physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual health and the impact on overall health and wellbeing.
My style is informed from a wide range of practice modalities including humanistic therapy,
person-centered approaches; cognitive behavioral therapy; psychodynamic; and strengths
based/solution focused therapies.

Here are some of my learning takeaways from 20 years of counseling and therapy practice.
• It’s about relationship
• Be authentic
• Listen and hear
• Be empathic
• Be gentle
• Lean into fear and resistance, not away
• Challenge with care
• Encourage
• Instill hope

My goal is to provide a safe space for you to explore a greater understanding of yourself and
the issues and challenges you may be facing. To offer a trusting, counseling connection.
A relationship that supports you in gaining new tools and strategies, finding solutions and
setting new goals to enhance your life. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

With gratitude, caring and unconditional positive regard.
Dave

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

ME LCSW LC6510

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dave Boldebook. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dave has helped me so much in getting back to feeling like my usual, happy self. At first I was worried I wouldn’t know what to talk about but he made it so easy to talk. I felt like he had a very good understanding of the stress I was feeling when I thought it would be difficult to explain. He taught me techniques of how to deal with the difficult situations I was facing and gave me lessons on how to get back to grounding myself again. I now feel as though I’m ‘back to normal’, I no longer feel completely out of my depth and feel so much more confident within myself. I looked forward to our weekly chats and felt as though I made a great friend in the process. I can’t thank him enough and would recommend talking to Dave to anyone!

Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Dave for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

If you're looking for a caring, passionate, kind, and experienced supporter as you navigate your internal world, then look no further because Dave is your guy.

I worked with Dave for a couple months and he equipped me with the tools needed to better understand myself and challenge the thought patterns that were not moving me forward towards my goals.

Most importantly though, I truly got the sense that he actually cared about me and my life. He learned about my family, my history, and what made me tick before he offered any feedback at all. He also thought about me and my situation throughout the week, not just during our calls. He always brought a positive attitude and infectious optimism while also not coming across as shallow or fake, and respecting any pain that I subjectively experienced.

I highly, highly recommend Dave for anyone looking for the type of support that he lays out on his profile. I will always be grateful that our lives crossed paths.

Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Dave for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Very good therapist. Great listener & highly knowledgeable. I get a lot out of our sessions. Dave understands my challenges & always looks at our sessions as an opportunity to work together as a team to achieve new insights/ goals

Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Dave for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Dave is very kind and understanding. His warm demeanor helps to feel welcome and open. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge and I hope he and I can work together to make change for the future

Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Dave for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Professional, well educated, experienced, warm hearted, enduring, patient, never giving up one someone in need or struggle that lasts longer than one thought, always there, always 100% with YOU and YOUR thoughts worries problems, and one of the best human beings I have met.

RECOMMEND BIG TIME

Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Dave for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Dave is a compassionate caring man who helped me greatly through a dark time. His knowledge in this field is vast that is coupled with genuine real life personal experiences. With these skills he has helped greatly on this platform despite being on the other side of the world!

I would highly recommend Dave’s practice

Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Dave for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes