Danielle (Dani) Spolarich , LPCC

Danielle (Dani) Spolarich is a licensed counselor in Minnesota who supports adults as they navigate complex emotional challenges. She offers compassionate, evidence-based care focused on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, helping people make practical, lasting changes in their daily lives.

With a collaborative style, she addresses interpersonal dynamics, workplace stress, relationship patterns, and personal growth, guiding clients as they examine their experiences and build resilience. Dani works with a diverse range of adults and provides specialized support for young adults, women, veterans, and people managing chronic health conditions.

Her practice integrates trauma-informed techniques to strengthen emotional regulation, enhance communication skills, and develop healthier coping strategies. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she draws on comprehensive clinical training to create a supportive space where individuals can increase self-understanding and pursue meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Danielle integrates approaches that translate well to online work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building coping skills to reduce their impact on everyday functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that supports people who are ambivalent about change, such as when addressing substance use, lifestyle shifts, or other behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Danielle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit more smoothly into daily life.