Luke Borkenhagen, LICSW
Therapist who helps people reshape their story
Details
| Name | Luke Borkenhagen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Luke
Luke Borkenhagen is a licensed independent clinical social worker with five years of professional experience in Minnesota. He presents himself as a partner and guide rather than an authority, offering listening, practical feedback, and steady support as people face stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes.
He helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, compassion fatigue, and low self-esteem. He also works with issues such as addiction, caregiver stress, dissociation, and the effects of cancer on life and identity.
Background and approach
In sessions he draws on Narrative Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas. He uses client-centered listening to help people tell and reshape their stories. He also integrates somatic awareness, parts work, and archetypal perspectives when those approaches fit a person’s needs.
Luke aims for straightforward conversations and concrete steps. He listens for patterns, helps name painful places, and tests small shifts people can try between sessions. The tone is collaborative - he invites questions and adjustments as therapy progresses.
People who prefer an exploration of personal story, practical coping skills, and attention to relationships may find his style helpful. Luke offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support different communication needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Luke works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Luke directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Luke directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT approaches translate to online care
Luke uses Narrative Therapy to help people name and retell the stories that shape their feelings and choices; this approach is useful for issues of identity, relationship patterns, and feeling stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears in sessions as attention to values and small committed actions that move people toward what matters, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.He also brings attachment-informed perspectives into online work, noticing how past relationship patterns show up now and helping people try different ways of relating. Together, these approaches let people both revisit their personal narrative and practice new behaviors between meetings in a step-by-step way.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Luke treats this as a collaborative process: he will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That means therapy can shift if a certain technique does not feel useful.
Online formats include video calls for fuller conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or hands-free interaction is needed, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, try short skill practices, or stay connected during tough stretches.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Luke help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
What is Luke's general approach in sessions?
He combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas, using client-centered listening and practical exercises to help people tell and revise their life story.
How much experience does he have?
Luke has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in Minnesota.
What credentials and location are listed for Luke?
He holds an LICSW credential and practices in Minnesota; his license is listed as MN LICSW.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Luke?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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