Danielle (Dani) Spolarich , LPCC

Danielle (Dani) Spolarich is a Minnesota licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to supporting adults through difficult emotional experiences. With a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, she helps people untangle complex interpersonal dynamics, manage workplace stress, and shift unhelpful relationship patterns toward healthier interaction.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, trauma-informed stance that prioritizes building resilience and practical coping skills. Dani creates a space where clients can explore their histories, strengthen communication, and develop strategies for sustainable personal growth. She has experience offering specialized support for young adults, women, veterans, and those navigating chronic health concerns.

Drawing on clinical training and a range of therapeutic tools, she guides clients toward clearer self-understanding and measurable change. Her goal is to empower individuals to identify goals, try new approaches, and cultivate greater emotional balance and stability in daily life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Danielle blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused techniques to address patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for mood concerns, worry, and situational stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences while building skills for emotional regulation and safety, which can reduce the long-term impact of past harm.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are ambivalent about change, helping to clarify values and build motivation for steps like addressing addictions or adopting healthier routines. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Danielle works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into busy routines while working toward meaningful change.