Ardella (Della) VanDyke

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

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.

Years Experience: 25

Location: Minnesota, United States

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1619608049

Credentials: MN LICSW 15683

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LICSW (Minnesota) #15683 exp 2026-11-30

List of Specialties: Addictions, Relationship, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Female therapist, Older, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Ardella (Della) VanDyke

Guidance for meaningful life changes

25 years’ clinical experience
Relationship and addiction support
Minnesota licensed clinical social worker

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About

Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a Minnesota-based licensed therapist with MN LICSW 15683 (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota) and 25 years of clinical experience. She offers steady, compassionate support for people facing emotional challenges and life transitions, drawing on a long history of practical, person-centered work.

Her practice focuses on helping clients manage depression, build self-esteem, address career-related difficulties, and adapt to significant life changes. She also provides care for women’s issues, caregiver stress, chronic health concerns, young adult transitions, and relationship dynamics, with attention to healing from isolation, guilt, and shame.

VanDyke emphasizes self-love, clearer communication, and the development of resilience so people can regain a sense of purpose. Whether someone is navigating midlife transitions, working on addiction recovery, untangling family dynamics, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she aims to create a nurturing space for exploration and growth and to walk alongside clients with professional guidance and empathy.

Location: Minnesota, United States

Years Experience: 25

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Coping with life changes, Depression, Grief, Relationship, Relationship

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Autism, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Communication problems, Disability, Family, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Young adult issues

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

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MN LICSW 15683
NPI Number: 1619608049
License: LICSW (Minnesota) #15683 exp 2026-11-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people ask whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. A key benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable, whether by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. All therapists offering these services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they want a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for addressing everyday mental health needs and transitional life moments.

How much experience does Ardella (Della) VanDyke have?

Ardella (Della) VanDyke has 25 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Ardella (Della) VanDyke a licensed therapist?

Yes, Ardella (Della) VanDyke is a licensed therapist and holds MN LICSW 15683.

In which languages does Ardella (Della) VanDyke provide therapy?

Ardella (Della) VanDyke provides therapy in English.

Where is Ardella (Della) VanDyke located?

Ardella (Della) VanDyke is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Ardella (Della) VanDyke as my therapist?

You can work with Ardella (Della) VanDyke through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Ardella (Della) VanDyke cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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