What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.03
Average wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
3.96
“Dr. Borkosky was a great listener. He was very professional yet compassionate. He created the space for us to share open and honestly. I highly recommend him. ”
Tharwat L.Less than 6 months agoVideo visit
“Dr. Borkosky, listened to my concerns and addressed them. He suggested some coping methods and asked if he had answered all my questions. I look forward to our next tele meeting to make more progress.”
Aaron O.December 23, 2022Video visit
About Dr. Bruce Borkosky
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Court Evaluations
Personality Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Family Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Panic Attack
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Bruce Borkosky
Dr. Borkosky only takes self-pay patients and does not prescribe medication.
Warm, generous, and comforting, Dr. Borkosky is well suited to the first-time counseling client who has some problems but is uncertain about whether counseling can help. What can you expect from counseling? It depends on your needs, as Dr. Borkosky tries to help you with your problems as you see them. Patients often find that he asks questions that make them think or even that they never thought of before. He often sees patterns of interactions that aren't working well and thinks outside the box to come up with new solutions to problems. Many people are discouraged, but they find that small victories give them hope.
Since becoming licensed in 1994, Dr. Borkosky has treated or evaluated tens of thousands of patients. This wealth of experience has enabled him to develop a keen clinical knowledge and ability to understand people. He is proud to have learned many practical techniques to life's many problems and enjoys bringing patients' goals within reach.
Dr. Borkosky earned his PsyD in Psychology from Albizu University. He also practices in the courtroom. As a forensic specialist and expert witness, he has been admitted as an expert in many circuit and county courts in Florida.
What should a new client know about working with you?
DR. BORKOSKY ONLY TAKES SELF PAY PATIENTS.
DR. BORKOSKY DOES NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.
I find myself working with two kinds of clients:
Some clients want an interactive, collaborative, solution-focused kind of therapy. They have immediate, specific problems that they want help with and want support from a non-biased outsider who can look at the bigger picture. With these clients, we think outside of the box, creating practical solutions to these problems. I call these solutions 'tips and tricks' - using what we know about how the brain and body work, these suggestions often help stop doing things that don't work and start doing things that offer faster, easier results.
Other clients have long struggled with a difficult past and problematic interpersonal relationships. For example, many people have been abused or neglected during childhood and can't seem to shake the feelings and memories resulting from those days. Others find themselves repeating the same kinds of dysfunctional relationships, can't seem to stop and can't figure out why. For these patients, we explore the past, the formative events that created how we turned out and how that plays out in the present. In other words, its a process of discovery and insight into oneself that results in a new, whole person who is stronger, better able to function in the world, and satisfied with their life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
DR. BORKOSKY ONLY TAKES SELF PAY PATIENTS.
DR. BORKOSKY DOES NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.
Each session varies according to the patient's needs. I often use a fishing guide as an example. A fishing guide knows all about the tackle, gear, the fishing hole and the fish; however, the customer decides when to fish, what kind of fish s/he is seeking, and does all the fishing.
One of the key techniques of a good therapist is being able to ask questions that you have never thought to ask before or never discussed in depth.
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In-network insurances
Dr. Bruce Borkosky has +1 in-network plan.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
DR. BORKOSKY ONLY TAKES SELF PAY PATIENTS.
DR. BORKOSKY DOES NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Albizu University, PsyD in Psychology
Professional memberships
- National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
- Alabama Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
NPI number
1164620969
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.03
Wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
3.96
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He's a superb listener, thorough question asker, and makes you feel very comfortable in the space. I highly recommend Dr. B.
August 5, 2022Alec E.Verified patientVideo visit
he was rude and very unprofessional he told me I couldn't have my friend with me to help me threw the process
February 14, 2023Sheitica B.Verified patientVideo visit
A very knowledgeable Doctor of his practice and understood my condition and needs.
February 11, 2023Robert M.Verified patientVideo visit
Short and to the point, just the way I like it! :)
January 29, 2025Hannah M.Verified patientVideo visit
I learned a lot and felt it was a good use of my time.
October 15, 2022Sheridan S.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Borkosky was a great listener. He was very professional yet compassionate. He created the space for us to share open and honestly. I highly recommend him.
Less than 6 months agoTharwat L.Verified patientVideo visit
I waited and after 5 minutes I called and left a voicemail, but no answer. I emailed him then too.. he emails me back an hour later and says “I thought you cancelled. Want to proceed” I said “no I never cancelled, yes I want to proceed” but then no response back. I took the day off work and saved up money a psychological evaluation. I was also court ordered so now I have a probation violation. I wouldn’t recommend booking this guy to anyone who needs it. Not to mention my insurance wasn’t going to cover any of it neither.
July 22, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit
Sucks an ignored my appointment!!!
May 3, 2025Jeffrey H.Verified patientVideo visit
Too expensive
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
I absolutely do not recommend anyone seeing Bruce Borkosky unless you’re fine with getting no evaluation (eval) from him at the end of the appt and essentially having no services rendered. I recently saw him for an eval and I was aware of him not taking insurance which I had no issues with. I am a veteran and due to the VA taking a long time to see patients, I wanted an eval done quickly and I was happy to pay the cash fee. I soon came to find that he is very quick to have you do everything on his terms/time, his client portal (not through Zocdoc), but he will not communicate with you when you try to reach out to him via email/phone/client portal. He also rescheduled our appt at the last minute and once we had our appt, he didn’t provide me my eval or any feedback, he just asked questions and ended our appointment quickly. I had also requested him to send over my eval to my primary doctor’s office and they have yet to receive it after I have reached out to him numerous times.
December 30, 2023Sarah M.Verified patientVideo visit
Waited all night to see if my insurance was accepted as it said it was pending, it asked me to provide all of my insurance information for no reason because apparently this guy only takes cash. Which I wasn’t told until after the session was completed and then he’s saying he tried to charge my card to pay out of pocket to tell me I should write down my thoughts. No real help or anything that made me feel any better asked me questions that made me feel extremely confused and left me feeling like there’s not much hope for change. As he said medication won’t help will only make me feel “less emotions overall” and all I can do is journal my thoughts? And then had an attitude when I told him I can’t afford that and I was trying to pay with insurance. All I have to say is he should have been clear from the get go that my insurance was not accepted instead of requesting all my information for insurance through the app.
January 28, 2023Gin MVerified patientVideo visit
very knowledgeable and listens to you.
January 23, 2023Aaron O.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Borkosky, listened to my concerns and addressed them. He suggested some coping methods and asked if he had answered all my questions. I look forward to our next tele meeting to make more progress.
December 23, 2022Aaron O.Verified patientVideo visit
I met Dr Borkosky by telehealth appointment and therefore had no comments about his office since I did not experience either his office or his staff. Also, I knew his office owuld not accept my insurance and it was no surprise. I was happy to cover the cost myself. Please do not post my name on any review. Thank you.
November 16, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
A very good experience and I look forward to working with Bruce to experience more different therapeutic boundaries and outcomes.
October 15, 2022Tia I.Verified patientVideo visit
It took a bit of work due to my connection being spotty at best for a telehealth visit however once that was sorted out (using a different connection. He was polite understanding and a great listener he was able to answer any questions that I had and help me delve deeper into myself in a meaningful and important way when it came to personal growth. Be honest and you will go far with him.
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Is Dr. Bruce Borkosky accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Bruce Borkosky accept my insurance?
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What practice does Dr. Bruce Borkosky work with?
Dr. Bruce Borkosky works with Common Sense Counseling LLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bruce Borkosky?
Dr. Bruce Borkosky frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bruce Borkosky on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Bruce Borkosky speak?
Dr. Bruce Borkosky speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Bruce Borkosky in reviews?
36 patients have reviewed Dr. Bruce Borkosky. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.03/5. They have a 3.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.36/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.