Jon Boschen, LCSW, LLC

04/02/2026

Most people don’t realize how often their mind goes back and replays conversations after they end.

What they said.
What they should’ve said.
What the other person might’ve meant.

It usually gets labeled as overthinking — but most of the time, it’s anxiety trying to create certainty after the fact.
That’s something I see a lot in my work.

I’m Jon Boschen, LCSW, a therapist in Maine, and I spend a lot of time helping people understand what’s actually driving those patterns — not just managing them, but slowing them down at the source.
I wrote something recently that breaks this down a bit more

https://jonboschen.com/blog/f/why-you-second-guess-conversations-after-they-end

04/01/2026

Quick update: I spent some time tightening up my professional profile so it better reflects the work I actually do day to day.

Most of my work is with people who feel constantly “on edge,” stuck in their thoughts, or just mentally worn down — even when life looks fine on the surface.

If you’re curious what that actually looks like in practice, here it is:

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03/30/2026

A lot of people don’t realize anxiety can feel like being “wrong” before anything has even happened.

That quiet, constant self-judgment is something I see often — especially with anxiety and trauma.

I wrote something about it here:

How anxiety, trauma, and distorted thinking turn incomplete information into certainty — and make it feel like truth

03/29/2026

Sometimes what feels like anxiety is actually something deeper.

A lot of people I work with feel constantly “on edge” — but underneath that is often pressure, self-judgment, and a nervous system that hasn’t had a chance to settle.

I wrote a new piece about that and what starts to shift when we look at it differently:

https://jonboschen.com/blog/f/your-mind-already-decides-you’re-guilty-—-what-mercy-reveals

How anxiety, trauma, and distorted thinking turn incomplete information into certainty — and make it feel like truth

03/25/2026

Ever have one of those nights where your mind just… won’t shut off? Not because something huge is wrong —
but because it keeps looping, replaying, overthinking everything?

Most people assume that’s just anxiety or “thinking too much.”

But a lot of the time, it’s your system staying switched on longer than it should.

I see this a lot — especially with people who are used to holding it together for everyone else.

I wrote a short piece on why that happens and what actually helps:

👉 https://jonboschen.com/blog/f/why-your-mind-won%E2%80%99t-shut-off-anxiety-overthinking

If this hits close to home, you’re not the only one dealing with it.

Most people don’t describe it as anxiety at first. They say:“I just can’t turn my mind off.” It shows up at night.

03/23/2026

There’s a difference between connection and intensity—and most people were never taught how to spot it.

Reality dating shows highlight that difference in a way most people miss.

I broke it down here:

If you’ve ever watched a dating show like The Bachelor or The Bachelorette and thought, “Why does this always turn into emotional chaos?” — you’re not imagining it.

03/21/2026

Overthinking isn’t just “thinking too much.”

It’s a pattern where your mind keeps trying to solve uncertainty — replaying, analyzing, and second-guessing — but never actually landing anywhere.

The result is mental exhaustion, not clarity.

A big part of therapy is learning how to step out of that loop and respond differently to it.

I put together a short breakdown here:

Helping individuals across Maine navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with a grounded, practical approach

03/18/2026

Most people expect stress to fade once life settles down.
But for a lot of people, their mind keeps scanning for problems.

That constant alert feeling isn’t a flaw — it’s how the nervous system adapts to prolonged stress.

Over time, though, it can make it hard to relax, sleep, or feel fully present.

I wrote a short piece on why this happens and how to start shifting it:

Most people expect stress to disappear once a difficult situation passes. In reality, many individuals notice something different. Even after life settles down, their mind continues scanning for problems.

03/05/2026

Welcome — I'm Jon Boschen, LCSW, a trauma-informed therapist in Waterville, Maine.
Learn more about therapy services and articles here:

findmypath.me
jonboschen.com

03/03/2026

https://medium.com//understanding-how-trauma-and-prolonged-stress-affect-the-nervous-system-6c3aea377191

Trauma-informed therapy helps adults understand how prolonged stress can influence nervous system responses, emotional & daily regulation

02/24/2026

How Prolonged Stress Affects the Nervous System

Prolonged or repeated stress can affect how the nervous system responds to everyday situations. Many individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, or life transitions notice changes in sleep, mood, concentration, or relationship patterns over time.

Trauma-informed therapy often focuses on understanding these responses and developing strategies to support emotional regulation, resilience, and a greater sense of safety in day-to-day life.

In-person psychotherapy is available in Waterville, with secure telehealth services offered throughout Maine.

Learn more:

Jon Boschen, LCSW is a trauma therapist in Waterville, Maine providing therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions statewide.

02/17/2026

Why Calm Can Feel Uncomfortable After Trauma

Ever notice how some people finally get a calm moment…
and then immediately feel restless, anxious, or on edge?

For adults who have lived through chronic stress or trauma, calm can actually feel unfamiliar — sometimes even unsafe.

If your nervous system learned that “quiet” meant something was about to go wrong, it may continue scanning for threat long after the situation has changed.

Sometimes your brain reacts before you’ve had a chance to think.

When the brain detects a potential threat, the amygdala- often described as the brain’s alarm system- can rapidly signal the hypothalamus to activate the body’s stress response system (often called the HPA axis).

That cascade releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, increasing heart rate, sharpening attention, and preparing the body for fight or flight — even when there’s no real danger present in the current moment.

So when things slow down - no crisis, no urgency - the body can interpret that as:

“Something must be wrong.”

You might notice:
• trouble relaxing on weekends
• feeling tense when things are going well
• irritability in otherwise peaceful moments
• difficulty sleeping when life is finally stable

These responses aren’t character flaws.
They’re learned survival patterns.

Trauma-informed therapy often involves helping the nervous system gradually recognize that calm does not equal danger — and that safety doesn’t have to be earned through constant vigilance.

I provide outpatient trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults in Waterville and across Maine working through anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

🔗 www.findmypath.me

Jon Boschen, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker providing trauma-informed psychotherapy for adolescents and adults since 2008. He works with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions through secure teletherapy. Based in Maine. Most insurance accepted