Luke Borkenhagen , LICSW

Luke Borkenhagen is a licensed social worker based in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. He holds an MSW, which stands for Master of Social Work, and an LICSW, which is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and he brings that clinical training to his practice.

He has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and confidence issues. His work emphasizes practical strategies and compassionate guidance aimed at helping individuals move through difficult moments and build stronger coping skills.

Luke frames his role as a partner and guide on a path toward self-discovery and healing, offering new perspectives, attentive listening, and encouragement to step beyond familiar comfort zones while navigating life’s challenges. He integrates approaches that promote empowerment alongside body-centered awareness and internal exploration.

His therapeutic toolkit includes somatic methods, parts work informed by the Internal Family Systems model, and archetypal psychology to examine how internal and external forces shape growth. He welcomes the opportunity to learn more about a person’s story and to determine whether working together would be a good fit on that journey.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, research and clinical experience indicate that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One major advantage of remote sessions is flexibility. People may choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy life. Licensed professionals offer these options, and clients can request a different therapist at any time if they want a better fit.