Danielle (Dani) Spolarich

Calm, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPCC Minnesota

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Danielle

Danielle (Dani) Spolarich brings 16 years of clinical experience as an LPCC working with adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and other complex concerns.

Background and approach

Based in Minnesota, she blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck and to develop concrete strategies for change. Her work emphasizes collaboration and real-world skills building, from improving sleep and coping with life transitions to addressing relationship and communication problems.

Dani draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s goals. She also incorporates trauma-focused approaches when past events continue to affect present functioning.

Clients can expect a patient, strengths-oriented approach that balances short-term problem solving with deeper skill development. Dani aims to help individuals increase resilience, clarify values, and make steady progress toward healthier habits and improved day-to-day functioning.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Danielle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into online work to help people make measurable changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation feels mixed or ambivalent by exploring values and strengthening commitment to change through collaborative conversation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist partners with clients to determine which methods fit best. Together they review goals, preferences, and daily realities to shape an approach that emphasizes doable steps and skills practice rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation easier around work, family, and health demands. This flexibility supports consistent progress by allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations and to use the format that suits their communication style and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

Dani works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist’s general approach and style?

She uses compassionate, evidence-informed methods and collaborates with clients to build practical coping skills while addressing underlying patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 16 years of experience working with adults on emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.

What are the therapist’s credentials and where are they located?

She is an LPCC with the designation MN LPCC 2357 and practices in Minnesota.

Does the therapist offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English