- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness methods
About Luke
Luke Borkenhagen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and focuses on relationship and intimacy-related concerns as well as trauma and compassion fatigue.
Luke uses straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions often include listening, reflection, and experiments to try between meetings. He draws on a mix of approaches to match what someone needs in the moment.
His background includes doing work with attachment issues, dissociation, and substance-related problems, along with supports for people facing cancer, caregiver stress, and separation. He also works with people exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, and with those who identify with autism or intellectual disability.
Luke describes his style as partnership-focused: he helps people name what is happening, notice behaviors and patterns, and try small changes to see what helps. He may use mindfulness and cognitive techniques alongside deeper exploration of personal stories and patterns.
People who reach out often want help managing everyday pressure, sorting confusing relationships, or moving through a big life change. He asks about goals early so sessions stay practical and relevant to each person.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy and relationship struggles.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. Luke collaborates with clients to decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a mix will best match goals and preferences. That plan can shift as progress or new concerns appear, and he checks in regularly about what feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a day - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or school, or make it simpler to meet from a quieter spot. Luke uses the clinical approaches above to guide practical in-session exercises and between-session tasks that fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and compassion fatigue, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach sessions?
His approach combines client-centered conversation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive techniques with mindfulness and exploration of personal patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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