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Dora Von Wald, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed care
About Dora
Dora Von Wald is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-informed approaches. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness methods to slow things down and focus on what matters most to the client.
Dora pays attention to how the different parts of life interact - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. She works with people who want practical tools for day-to-day stress and those navigating traumatic experiences. She also supports work on body image, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people identify steps they can try between sessions and checks what works. People can expect short, concrete exercises to notice patterns, shift habits, and build new practices.
Outside of work she spends time with friends and family, reads memoirs and novels, crafts, and makes cozy spaces. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work for online care
Dora commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to shift how people feel. ACT centers on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, even when strong emotions are present.She also brings attachment-informed ideas into conversations about relationships and safety in close connections. These approaches are explained in simple terms and used as practical tools rather than labels. Choosing an approach is collaborative; she will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or reduce the need to travel. The therapist will help plan how sessions fit into daily life and which exercises to try between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional attention to body image, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives. Sessions include exercises to test new responses in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and has three years of professional clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Minnesota and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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