Ardella (Della) VanDyke

Ardella (Della) VanDyke

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (763) 412-8319

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About Me

As a licensed therapist in Minnesota, I bring two decades of compassionate mental health experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate transitions, emotional struggles, and personal growth—with specialized expertise in depression, self-esteem, career difficulties, and adapting to significant life changes.

I offer a warm, supportive approach for individuals experiencing diverse challenges, including women’s issues, caregiver stress, chronic health conditions, young adult transitions, and relationship dynamics. My therapeutic style emphasizes self-love, effective communication, and healing from experiences of isolation, guilt, and shame.

My commitment is to create a nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner landscape, develop resilience, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you’re confronting midlife transitions, managing addiction, addressing family dynamics, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Pain Management
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Blended Families
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Codependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emptiness
  • Family Conflict
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

14090 Call Of The Wild Dr
Akeley, Minnesota 56433
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