Danielle Vrieze, PhD, LP
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Contact Info
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
PhD, Child Psychology, University of Minnesota (Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science Program)
MA, Psychology, Stanford University
MA, Child Psychology, University of Minnesota
BA, Psychology, Stanford University
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Pre-Doctoral Internship, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Summary
I am a licensed child and adolescent psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. I attended Stanford University for undergrad and received my PhD at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. In my current faculty position, I balance direct clinical care of children and families, and teaching/supervision of advanced graduate psychology students. I specialize in evidence-based treatment of children and adolescence with acute and complex trauma. I am committed to providing culturally-affirming care to diverse patients and families including racially/ethnically diverse individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other historically marginalized groups.
Expertise
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- CBT
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Parent guidance
Research
Research Summary/Interests
Dr. Vrieze is broadly interested in developmental psychopathology, namely the myriad biological and environmental factors that contribute to the onset and trajectory of mental health problems in young children. Her research has focused on attachment and the reflective capacity of depressed mothers to attune to the emotional needs of their young children. She is interested in the development of community-based interventions for younger children identified as at-risk for developing emotional-behavioral problems.
Teaching
Academic Interests and Focus
Clinical
Clinical Interests
Trauma (acute, complex), chronic stress, adjustment to significant stressors and adversities. Dr Vrieze works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families utilizing evidence-based approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), parent guidance, exposure-response prevention, and supportive psychotherapy.