Dave Boldebook, LCSW

Maine · 20 years in practice

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Maine: LC6510 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1588853725 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Dave

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He practices in Maine and brings a calm, steady presence to conversations about stress, loss, and life transitions. He writes plainly and listens closely to what people say and don't say.

He trained at the University of New England in Maine, earning a master’s degree in social work in 1998. Over two decades he has worked in community and residential settings and has helped people facing a wide range of struggles, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career challenges. His work blends several approaches to meet a person where they are. He uses Existential therapy to help people find meaning and face life’s big questions.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build practical coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. Client-centered and mindfulness practices shape sessions to be respectful and present. In sessions he prioritizes honest connection.

He aims to listen, reflect, and challenge gently when it helps. People can expect a mix of talk, practical tools, and exercises tailored to their goals. Dave frames therapy as a partnership.

He helps people set realistic steps, try new ways of coping, and notice what matters most. His goal is to leave clients with clearer choices and usable strategies for daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dave lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Dave names

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Online support

How Dave’s approaches translate to online therapy

Existential therapy helps people name what matters to them and face life’s difficult questions. Online sessions can be a space to reflect on meaning, loss, and purpose while staying in familiar surroundings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking manageable actions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and concerns, which can make remote sessions feel like a steady conversation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Dave will work together with each person to find what fits best based on goals, preferences, and what feels helpful in early sessions. He often combines methods so the plan evolves from week to week rather than being fixed from the start.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and try different ways of working without changing location.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and many life changes. He also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and end-of-life issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines an honest, person-centered approach with practical techniques. Sessions mix listening, reflection, gentle challenge, and homework to build day-to-day skills.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working in both community and residential settings. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common and complex concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of New England in Maine. His practice is located in Maine.

Can I work with him if English isn’t my first language?

Sessions are offered in English. He is open to working with international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

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