Therapist profile
Ardella (Della) VanDyke, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW in Minnesota - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 15683
- NPI1619608049
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and ACT methods
- Addiction support
About Ardella
Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a Minnesota LICSW with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and major life changes. Della focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to reduce tension and regain control over their behavior.
Her style blends several evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that feed anger and frustration. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and set meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when emotions feel overwhelming.
Della also brings client-centered and existential ideas into sessions. That means she helps clients name what matters, talk through painful feelings, and consider how choices fit with life purpose. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what changes will help in daily life.
She works with issues that often show up together - for example addiction and shame, or chronic illness and caregiver stress. Practical communication skills and clearer boundaries are frequent topics. The aim is not to erase anger but to understand its triggers and to develop better responses.
Sessions are offered in English from Minnesota. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what they value and take action toward those values despite difficult feelings. It is useful for anger rooted in shame, guilt, or avoidance and for people facing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world changes. CBT is practical for reducing reactive thinking and small habits that escalate anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that help when feelings feel intense and hard to manage.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. Plans can shift as needs change and as skills are practiced between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut down travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes practicing skills in everyday environments more straightforward. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and Della will help choose an approach that fits the client's life and goals.
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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 depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered and existential approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Minnesota.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.