Danielle (Dani) Spolarich, LPCC
Compassionate, practical support for midlife challenges
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- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
- Skill focused
About Danielle
She focuses on clear, goal-oriented work that fits into everyday life. Sessions often look at what is getting in the way right now and what small changes can help. Dani uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns and find motivation for next steps.
Trauma-informed methods are part of her approach when past hurt affects daily functioning. She helps clients develop coping skills for symptoms like sleep problems, mood swings, and intense stress reactions. Communication skills and problem solving are commonly part of the work.
Dani also supports people managing health-related stress, caregiving burdens, and complicated grief. She pays attention to how life transitions and relationship patterns show up in daily routines. The work is practical, collaborative, and paced to each persons needs.
People can expect straightforward check-ins, goal setting, and review of progress. Dani encourages skill practice between sessions so changes carry into real life. Prospective clients in Minnesota are asked to confirm the current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
How chosen approaches translate to online work
Danielle frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. This approach breaks problems into small, manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. That method focuses on building motivation, resolving mixed feelings, and setting realistic goals for behaviors like substance use or health management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods make sense given the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan based on what is or isnt working. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the direction of sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief session is more practical than a full visit. Licensed professionals tailor session length and the focus to what fits each person's life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dani commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style should I expect?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Dani uses goal setting, skill practice, and conversational techniques to help people make concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.