Therapist profile
Ardella (Della) VanDyke, LICSW
LICSW - Relationships and Parenting
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- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Grief
About Ardella
Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a Minnesota LICSW with 25 years of clinical experience who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Della writes plainly with adults in mind and works to make sessions straightforward and useful.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed therapies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for communication skills and emotion regulation.
Della often supports people dealing with life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, and the loneliness that follows major change. She addresses family problems and parenting struggles by helping individuals sort priorities, set boundaries, and manage strong feelings. She also works with intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can try between meetings. Della listens for patterns in relationships, then helps people test small changes. She uses exercises that foster clearer communication and steadier mood management.
Her practice is aimed at adults in Minnesota who prefer a direct, skill-focused approach to everyday problems at home. People who value clear steps and a calm pace often find this style helpful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small, manageable steps toward those values. It can be useful for facing life changes, parenting stress, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and offers concrete exercises to change them. That approach often helps with depression, anxiety, and mood shifts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so people feel understood while they try new coping strategies.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences with therapy, and day-to-day constraints, then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work in a virtual setting, and sessions can focus on practical skills that apply between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
Della works with adults on concerns such as addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting stress, family problems, intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and DBT techniques to teach skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in mental health settings and with adults facing life transitions and caregiving strains.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices with Minnesota adults.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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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