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Online therapist

Luke Borkenhagen

Therapist who blends practical tools and depth

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Luke

Luke Borkenhagen is a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota. He holds a LICSW and has five years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and problems with self-esteem. Luke presents himself as a partner in the work, offering steady listening and practical support as clients face life changes and relationship strain.

He uses straightforward, down-to-earth language in sessions. Luke leans on evidence-informed tools to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and build small skills that add up.

Background and approach

He also draws on somatic approaches and parts work when those methods fit the client's needs. Luke combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused ideas. That mix helps people clarify values, shift unhelpful thinking, and repair patterns that get in the way of connection.

He also brings elements of Jungian thought for clients curious about meaning and life themes. Sessions focus on practical steps and exploration. Luke helps people set realistic goals, experiment with new behaviors, and track what does or does not help.

He balances encouragement with challenge so clients can stretch without feeling overwhelmed. People who come to him often want help coping with trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, or major life transitions. He aims to create a collaborative space where clients can gradually build resilience and clearer direction.

How his approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take committed steps toward them even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes by focusing on actions that matter rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and trust developed over time and helps people understand how those patterns show up in current relationships. That approach is helpful for intimacy concerns, family difficulties, and relationship repair.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaboration and will help determine which methods fit a person's needs and goals. Together they may try skills from ACT, cognitive techniques, or attachment-focused exercises and adjust based on what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options let people continue consistent work without travel, and they allow sessions to match moments when someone can focus or needs quick check-ins. Overall online care aims to make regular, collaborative therapy practical for everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue. The profile also notes focus areas such as attachment issues, addiction, caregiver stress, and grief-related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He describes a partnership approach that balances listening with practical tasks. Sessions often include skill practice, values clarification, and exploration of internal parts or somatic responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker practicing in Minnesota.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - credentialed in Minnesota with licence number MN LICSW 28986 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are offered for therapy sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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