- Trauma informed
- Relationship focus
- Practical tools
About Deanna
Deanna (Dani) Minsky is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and big life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity and discrimination. Dani works from Maine and speaks English.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Dani invites clients to tell their story and treats them as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on finding what helps now and building tools that fit day-to-day life. She uses clear language and steady support rather than jargon.
Dani draws on several therapy methods to guide the work. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thought and try new behaviors. Trauma-Focused and Narrative approaches are used to make sense of painful experiences and reduce their hold on daily life. Internal Family Systems is another way she explores the different parts of a person and how they relate.
Before her current work she spent years as a clinical social worker in schools across Maine and Massachusetts. That work included helping parents and caregivers, consulting with teachers, and addressing compassion fatigue and boundary-setting for staff. She brings about nine years of clinical experience to her practice.
Dani aims to build a trusting, nonjudgmental space where people can try new strategies. She pays attention to both emotional needs and the social world around each person. New clients are invited to share what has helped before and what they hope to change.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong emotions and improve how they connect with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting to feel better. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful events and reduce their ongoing impact through careful, paced work. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dani works together with each person to choose which methods match their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The client’s preferences, life context, and what has helped before guide those choices. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow quick check-ins between tasks, and make it simpler to see a therapist from another part of the state. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Dani supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career worries, ADHD, and related issues like compassion fatigue and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
She offers a down-to-earth, collaborative approach where clients are treated as experts on their lives and practical tools are emphasized for day-to-day use.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Dani has about nine years of clinical work, including roles as a school-based clinical social worker in Maine and Massachusetts supporting parents, teachers, and caregivers.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Maine and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or other formats are offered for scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.