- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based ideas
About Luke
Luke Borkenhagen is a Minnesota LICSW with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence.
Luke frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens, offers new perspectives, and encourages gradual steps outside comfort zones. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer understanding of what keeps a problem going.
He uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and take committed steps that matter to them.
Luke also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered practice to explore how relationships and personal history influence current struggles. He may use somatic awareness, parts work influenced by Internal Family Systems ideas, and archetypal perspectives to broaden how someone understands inner conflict.
Sessions are practical and paced to what a person can manage. Luke aims to help people develop tools for everyday life, reduce avoidance, and gain more clarity about goals. He invites questions about how therapy will work and what to expect before a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then taking steps that reflect what matters to the person. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses simple experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and anger. Attachment-based ideas look at how past and present relationships shape patterns in current life and can clarify difficult interpersonal reactions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. He will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and what seems to help in practice. That may mean trying CBT exercises one week and using ACT framing the next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by cutting commute time, allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or making it simpler to meet without arranging travel. Therapists often adapt exercises to suit the session format so progress can continue even when schedules are tight.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related struggles listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skills, perspective shifts, and gradual behavioral changes aligned with personal values.
How long has he been practicing?
He has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.