- Focus on sleep and rest
- Integrative whole-person approach
- Practical coping tools
About Dave
Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of counseling experience. He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of New England in Maine and has supported people across a wide span of ages and settings. He focuses on building a respectful, grounded relationship where clients can talk through what feels stuck. He welcomes conversations about sleep and rest alongside other life concerns.
He uses an integrative, whole-person outlook that links physical, emotional, and spiritual health. In sessions he draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. The conversation is practical and straightforward. Clients work on tools for day-to-day changes, not on jargon.
Dave emphasizes authenticity and listening. He prioritizes being gentle and present while also supporting people to lean into fear and resistance when needed. He balances challenge with encouragement so clients can try new ways of coping.
Typical topics include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, addictions, anger, career shifts, bipolar management, and sleeping concerns. He also has additional focus in aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice contexts, caregiver stress, and co-morbidity.
Sessions aim to help people set new goals and practice skills that fit daily life. The work is collaborative: talk, small experiments, and gradual shifts. Dave frames progress as steady steps rather than overnight change.
He brings warmth, hope, and a steady presence to the therapy space, inviting clients to explore their concerns and try practical strategies to improve rest and overall wellbeing.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and sleep struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns through small experiments and practical exercises; it often helps with depression, worry, and insomnia. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience by offering nonjudgmental listening and empathy to help people clarify what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress and feedback come in.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes ongoing practice and homework simpler to review between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tools to what fits each person’s everyday life, helping translate therapeutic strategies into better rest and daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dave commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem struggles. He also addresses sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addictions, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are relational and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and authenticity. Expect a blend of gentle support, practical tools, and occasional challenge to try new behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of counseling experience and has worked in both community and residential settings with clients across the lifespan. His work integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LCSW, noted as ME LCSW, and practices out of Maine.
Which languages and international access are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.