Deanna (Dani) Minsky, LCSW
Narrative-informed LCSW helping with trauma and stress
Details
| Name | Deanna (Dani) Minsky |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Maine |
| Licensed in | Maine |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Deanna
Deanna (Dani) Minsky is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She works with people facing life changes, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, career questions, and concerns like low self-esteem or anger. Dani aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable and straightforward.
She draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience, including school-based work in Maine and Massachusetts.
Background and approach
That work included supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and other providers around compassion fatigue, boundaries, and adapted approaches for individual needs. Dani has particular experience with trauma and abuse and with people coping with loss or ongoing health concerns. Dani uses Narrative-informed approaches that invite clients to tell their stories and to notice patterns that no longer serve them.
She also integrates Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Sessions focus on practical, understandable steps.
Dani pays attention to how a person’s social context affects emotional needs and safety. She works with people to identify strengths and protective factors while also finding areas to build new skills. Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative.
Dani emphasizes trust, respect, and creating a treatment plan that fits each person’s life. She practices in Maine as a ME LCSW and offers care in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Deanna works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Deanna directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Deanna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Deanna combines Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based ideas and uses CBT tools when helpful. Narrative Therapy invites people to tell their story and notice themes or labels that feel stuck; this can help with grief, identity questions, and processing trauma. Attachment-Based approaches look at how relationships and early bonds shape present emotions and reactions, which is useful for relationship stress, caregiver strain, and feelings of abandonment. Cognitive Behavioral techniques offer concrete ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dani collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed, so therapy stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing school, work, or caregiving duties.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dani commonly address?
Dani supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns like low self-esteem, anger, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and warm, inviting people to tell their stories and try practical steps. She focuses on building trust and tailoring work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including school-based social work in Maine and Massachusetts where she supported parents, caregivers, and educators.
What credentials and location apply to Dani?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.
Which languages are offered and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions delivered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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