Dave Boldebook

Dave Boldebook is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in Maine who brings two decades of experience to his counseling practice. He earned a master’s degree in social work in 1998 from the University of New England in Maine and has worked in both community-based and residential settings with clients ranging in age from five to ninety-five.

His practice emphasizes an integrative, holistic view of wellbeing that connects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and considers how these areas influence overall functioning. Dave’s approach draws on a variety of therapeutic traditions, including humanistic and person-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and strengths-based and solution-focused strategies.

Across twenty years of clinical work he has developed several core principles that guide his practice: prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, bringing authenticity and empathy, listening deeply, offering gentle challenge when appropriate, and supporting clients to move toward their goals with encouragement and hope. He invites clients to explore what may be holding them back, to lean into fears and resistance rather than avoid them, and to build new tools and strategies for living.

Dave aims to provide a trusting, supportive space where individuals can gain clearer understanding of themselves and the issues they face, set new goals, and find practical solutions to enhance their lives. He offers care with gratitude, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.