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Ardella (Della) VanDyke, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Depression and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Ardella
Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a Minnesota LICSW with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and struggles with self-esteem. She also helps people dealing with addictions, parenting stress, and major life changes.
Della uses straightforward, practical tools in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and existential ideas.
Sessions involve talking through current problems, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new ways of responding. She pays attention to patterns that keep problems going and suggests concrete skills to test between meetings. Progress is measured in steps clients can see and adjust.
Della often focuses on communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also addresses issues tied to aging, autism and Asperger syndrome, and co-occurring medical or substance concerns. The aim is practical change rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in Minnesota settings. People who prefer clear, structured sessions that blend skill building and reflective conversation may find this approach useful. To confirm current session options and how to begin, follow the site's steps to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions can work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is practical and often uses small experiments and homework to change patterns that cause distress.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for chronic stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration to help people describe their experience and decide what changes to try next. This approach supports reflective work alongside skill building.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and the current problem and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises for phone or video if those formats are available, helping skills practice translate into everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addictions, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
How does she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured sessions that focus on noticing thoughts and changing unhelpful habits while also exploring values and meaning.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in Minnesota settings and has long-term experience with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices from Minnesota.
In which language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by viewing the online therapy options button, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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