For many of us, it has been a significantly challenging few years. Wide spread grief across the nation due to multiple factors has taken a toll on mental health and overall everyday functioning. Old traumas have resurfaced and the needs of family, friends, colleagues, jobs, pets, partners in addition to supporting our own mental health needs can feel exhausting, an unclimbable hill if you will. It is a lot. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I am licensed in Maine and before joining BetterHelp, I worked in multiple schools throughout Maine and Massachusetts as a clinical social worker. This involved a lot of work with family systems and support to parents/caregivers/guardians. It also involved support to teachers and outside providers, discussing compassion fatigue, boundaries, adapted approaches to meet specific needs, and sometimes being a trusted ear to vent to. I have specific training in Trauma Systems Therapy which focuses on an individual’s emotional needs as well as the social environment in which the individual lives and functions in. It is a holistic approach that I find helps create the fullest picture of a person’s life so we are able to assess areas for strengthening and areas that are protective factors for the individual.
My goal is to create a space that is yours, truly yours. I believe that you are the expert of your story. If this is your first time working with a therapist it will be a pleasure to work with you and I am excited for our journey. Congratulations to you for taking this first big step! If you are returning to therapy I would love to know what has been helpful and maybe what hasn’t been so helpful. Creating a safe environment with trust and understanding are key elements of the work we will be doing. I aim to lay the foundation for a strong trusting nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that is safe for all. I know that this can be an uncomfortable experience. I want you to know I am here with you and I appreciate your willingness to consider my support as we explore methods that best meet your needs.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
ME LCSW LC18660
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deanna (Dani) Minsky. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dani is amazing. I had been in therapy before, working with a woman twice my age, and didn't think I would want to deviate from that and her level of expertise. I am so glad I gave Dani and chance and have been working with her ever since. She is kind, empathetic, a really good listener, well versed in many topics all over the spectrum, and gives excellent advice - much beyond a sounding board. Our conversations are very dynamic and she lets me develop my entire thought before interjecting. She has my back and I am so grateful!
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dani is an absolute dream to come true. She is so easy to talk to and has an unbelievable memory, but she also guides you to real insight that helps you understand yourself. Understanding why your brain works the way it does is so empowering, and Dani is able to provide this alongside empathic encouragement. I would reccomend her to anyone looking to understand their trauma and tackle challenges.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
She is amazing
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shes wonderful. Shes kind and patient and has been an asset to my mental help
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have only wonderful reviews for this therapist. She listens and truly cares about people . In my search for a therapist Deanna Minsky is by far in the right profession!!! Thank you !!!!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far in working with Dani, I feel heard and helped.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Deanna (Dani) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd