Dora Von Wald

Dora Von Wald is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, motivation and self-esteem. Dora also helps with coping through life changes, ADHD-related challenges, and recovery from traumatic experiences.

Dora focuses on practical conversations and evidence-based therapy methods. Sessions tend to look at current patterns, helpful skills, and small changes clients can try between meetings. She aims to build a trusting working relationship and honors each person as the expert on their own story.

Her work includes attention to body image, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues alongside core concerns like anxiety and relationships. Dora often blends approaches that encourage noticing thoughts and values, while also addressing unhelpful behavior patterns. That makes the work both about what matters and how to act on it.

Outside of her clinical work, Dora enjoys reading memoirs and novels, doing crafts and art, arranging calm and cozy spaces, and sharing laughs with friends and family. She values practical strengths people already have and uses those strengths in therapy.

People who come to Dora can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations about goals and next steps. She asks about what matters most, helps clarify options, and supports gradual changes toward a life that feels more aligned with a person’s priorities.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps when someone feels stuck and wants clearer direction rather than quick fixes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying specific behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of what matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dora will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She combines practical techniques with conversations about values and priorities, and adjusts strategies based on what helps the client make small, usable changes.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, or remove travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions, which helps integrate changes into everyday life.