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Dora Von Wald, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Dora

Dora Von Wald is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota who blends empathic listening with evidence-based techniques to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life.

Background and approach

She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-informed work to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. Her practice also includes support around ADHD, body image, post-traumatic stress, self-love, life purpose, and women's issues.

Dora emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-focused relationship in which clients' expertise about their own lives guides the work. She attends to the whole person - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational - and uses practical, research-informed strategies to help people manage symptoms, rebuild confidence, and navigate change.

Outside of work she enjoys reading memoirs and novels, making cozy spaces, crafting, and sharing laughs with friends and family. Those personal interests inform a warm and grounded therapeutic presence aimed at supporting people as they take courageous steps toward wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views a person as containing multiple parts and invites gentle curiosity toward those internal voices, which can help with anxiety, self-criticism, and emotional reactivity by fostering internal harmony. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action, which can support people facing stress, life transitions, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns formed in close relationships and helps individuals understand and change how they connect with others, useful for relationship concerns and healing after relational trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to identify goals, try specific techniques, and adapt methods to match each person's needs and preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to use the same therapeutic tools - such as IFS exploration, ACT exercises, and attachment-informed dialogue - while meeting clients in ways that feel most accessible and workable for their daily lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dora works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related areas such as body image, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is the therapist's overall approach to therapy?
The practice centers on building a trusting, collaborative relationship and uses evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems, ACT, CBT, and attachment-informed techniques to support growth and coping.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist holds three years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings and developing evidence-based skills to address common mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota with license number MN LICSW 30943 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English