Therapist profile
Deanna (Dani) Minsky, LCSW
Maine
LCSW - Anger and trauma-focused care
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Maine / LC18660
- NPI1669997300
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaine
About
- Trauma systems approach
- CBT techniques
- Attachment perspectives
About Deanna
Deanna (Dani) Minsky is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW in Maine with nine years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Dani describes how recent years have brought widespread grief and resurfaced old trauma. She draws on her background in schools across Maine and Massachusetts, where she worked with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other providers. That work included supporting people facing compassion fatigue, setting boundaries, and adapting approaches to meet practical needs.
Her practice emphasizes understanding both a person's feelings and the environment around them. She uses Trauma Systems Therapy to look at emotions alongside social supports and stressors. That perspective helps identify strengths to build on and areas that could use extra support.
Dani also uses therapies that look at how people relate to themselves and others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based and Internal Family Systems ideas are used to understand relational patterns and internal conflicts.
She frames therapy as collaborative and straightforward. New clients are invited to describe what has helped or not helped in the past. Sessions focus on practical strategies, clearer thinking about triggers, and ways to handle anger, distress, or everyday overwhelm.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions. Online sessions can help people spot these patterns, practice new ways of relating, and talk about how connections shape responses like anger or withdrawal.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions, CBT tools are taught and practiced - such as noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and tracking changes between meetings.
Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to both emotional responses and the social context that shapes them. That means discussing what has happened, how it affects daily life, and where supports or stressors exist, then planning practical steps to reduce overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit best based on the client's goals and preferences. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made together so the work feels manageable and relevant.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their week, require less travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer longer blocks for deeper work; Dani can help match session length to your practical needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, parenting and relationship issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear strategies, understanding triggers, and working through emotional and environmental factors together.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including work in schools across Maine and Massachusetts supporting families, teachers, and caregivers.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW licensed in Maine and lists Maine as her practice location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.