- Addictions focus
- Grief and loss
- DBT and ACT methods
About Ardella
Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a Minnesota LICSW with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, parenting strain, and the stresses that come with life changes. She also focuses on issues like low self-esteem, anger, and intimacy struggles. Young adult transitions are part of her practice focus, including early career and identity concerns.
Della uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and make decisions that fit their lives. Sessions are conversation-driven and goal-oriented. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based action.
Her work frequently addresses the overlap of mental health and long-term conditions, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns. She helps people talk through family problems, codependency, feelings of guilt or shame, and isolation. Della also supports those coping with aging relatives, chronic pain or illness, and questions of life purpose.
People who meet with Della can expect straightforward, practical suggestions and a focus on skills that can be used between sessions. She pays attention to communication skills, emotion regulation strategies, and steps for rebuilding trust and connection where relationships have been strained.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Minnesota. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site's process to schedule an initial meeting.
Online sessions and therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify what matters to them and to take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck in transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person's viewpoint and building a collaborative relationship to explore problems and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Della will talk with clients about goals, what has helped before, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed based on progress and preference.
The practical benefits of online sessions are that they can fit into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities, and it allows sessions that focus on skills practice, problem-solving, and values-based steps that carry into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Della works with depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting stress, and adjustments to life changes. She also addresses family problems, shame, and feelings of emptiness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and skills-focused, using approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered therapy to help with emotion regulation and decision-making.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a practicing clinician in mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and is based in Minnesota.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and for people within applicable jurisdictional limits.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform's online therapy options for details.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial session through the site.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.