Dora Von Wald , LICSW

Dora Von Wald is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of practice in Minnesota. She centers therapy on building a trusting relationship and helping people move toward the life they want. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Dora uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Sessions are conversational and paced to fit each person’s needs. She pays attention to emotional, physical, and relational factors that shape well-being.

She also supports people navigating post-traumatic stress, body image concerns, questions about life purpose, and ADHD-related challenges. Women who want to explore self-love and confidence often find her approach aligned with their goals. Dora aims to highlight each person’s strengths and build skills they can use between sessions.

Clients can expect an empathic, down-to-earth style that combines goal work with acceptance and present-moment focus. She values collaboration and respects that clients are the experts in their own stories. Progress is framed in small, achievable steps rather than sudden fixes.

Outside of work she enjoys crafts, reading memoirs and novels, and making comfortable, calming spaces. She brings a warm, personable presence to sessions and encourages curious, hopeful efforts toward change.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commits to small actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan based on how things are going, so the process stays collaborative and goal-focused.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work well for short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and daily life.