Ardella (Della) VanDyke - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience

About Ardella (Della) VanDyke

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.

Licenses

LICSW

15683

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“Great therapist!!! Highly recommend!”

“I am very happy to have received help from Della. During my first appointment, I felt very comfortable with her, and I know she understood my needs.”

“Della is open and approachable, she knows how to meet people in their own emotional time and journey. This skill is much appreciated.”

“She is very sweet and I would definitely recommend her!”

“Della is a good listener. I think she is also very smart and can pick up on little things. I really like her a lot.”

“Della is a great listener and has been providing me great support and materials to help me work towards my goals.”

“Della listens to my concerns and offers ways to approach the problem.”

“Genuinely such a sweet soul. She has been extremely helpful and is great listener as well. Della listens to what I say/how I feel and does not judge, but accepts me for who I am. Extremely thankful for having her as my therapist. Thank you Della!”

“She has been very helpful and her comments are useful and relevant to the situation.”

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