Luke Borkenhagen , LICSW

Luke Borkenhagen is a licensed social worker based in Minnesota who brings five years of professional experience to his clinical work. He holds an MSW, which is a Master of Social Work, and an LICSW, which is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, credentials that reflect graduate education and advanced clinical training.

Luke focuses on helping people address stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He frames his role as a partner and guide, offering attentive listening, new perspectives, and supportive encouragement to help clients step beyond their comfort zones while navigating life’s challenges.

His practice draws on frameworks of empowerment, somatic awareness, parts work using the Internal Family Systems model, and archetypal psychology to examine both internal dynamics and external influences on growth. That blend of approaches is intended to help individuals explore underlying patterns, strengthen resilience, and work toward greater personal potential. Luke welcomes conversations about a person’s story to determine whether his collaborative style would be a useful match on that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Luke often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and identifying values to guide meaningful action - it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and difficulty making changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to better understand present-day difficulties in connection and trust, and it can be useful for intimacy, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the therapist offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine engagement so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Luke collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts his approach over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative process helps tailor care to the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow people to receive support from different settings and routines. These formats support consistent access to licensed professionals and can make it easier to integrate therapy into everyday life.