Luke Borkenhagen

Compassionate guide with practical, depth-informed care

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Luke

Luke Borkenhagen is a Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering attentive listening, fresh perspectives, and encouragement to stretch comfort zones while exploring the roots of confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. Luke draws on a mix of clinical models to tailor work to each person's needs.

His practice integrates evidence-informed methods and depth-oriented ideas to examine both internal parts and broader patterns that shape behavior and relationships. Luke uses frameworks such as somatic awareness, parts work, and archetypal exploration alongside cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to support growth, healing, and practical coping.

He also addresses concerns related to intimacy, family dynamics, compassion fatigue, and a range of additional focus areas including attachment issues, neurodiversity, and relationship complexities. Luke welcomes conversation about goals and fit to determine whether his style and approaches match what a prospective client is seeking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Luke often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes valued direction and mindful acceptance of difficult feelings while building committed action toward meaningful goals, which can help with chronic stress, grief, or life changes.

Choosing an approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, and adapts techniques over time so therapy stays practical and relevant to what the client wants to accomplish.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations, allowing licensed professionals to focus on skill building, insight, and problem solving in ways that suit each client's routine and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Luke address in therapy?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and a variety of related areas listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is collaborative and exploratory, combining attentive listening with practical strategies and deeper work on internal parts and patterns to support change and resilience.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker and integrates multiple clinical perspectives to address both symptom-focused and depth-oriented goals.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

He holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota with MN LICSW 28986.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer for online work?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How are costs and payment structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English