Dora Von Wald, LICSW
Compassionate Narrative-informed therapy
Details
| Name | Dora Von Wald |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Dora
Dora Von Wald is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who uses Narrative therapy as a guide. She centers each session on the person's experience and helps them make changes that matter in daily life. Dora aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can tell their story and find what matters to them.
With three years of clinical experience, she helps people manage stress and anxiety and work through relationship concerns.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, body image struggles, and the strain of life changes. ADHD and post-traumatic stress are additional areas she addresses in straightforward, practical ways. Dora combines several evidence-based methods to fit each person's needs.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered practices shape how she listens and responds in the room. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps.
Dora respects that each person is the expert on their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Parents and busy people will find short, plain explanations and quick tools they can use between sessions. Outside of work she enjoys reading memoirs and novels, crafting, and creating calm, cozy spaces.
She brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to conversations and aims to help people move toward a life they want to lead.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Dora works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Body image
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Dora among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dora directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dora directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take meaningful action toward values-based goals. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions.) Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their lives; it helps separate problems from identity and find new ways to act that fit the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety and stress.)Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions around what seems most helpful. This is a collaborative process that may blend methods to meet changing needs over time.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and worksheets, phone sessions can fit a short break during the day, live chat works for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dora commonly address?
Dora works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on body image, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Narrative therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered ways of working. The style is collaborative and focused on personal stories and practical steps.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and has three years of professional experience supporting people through a range of concerns. Her approach blends listening with skill-building and goal-focused work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, listed as MN LICSW in her credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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