Danielle Vrieze, PhD, LP
Assistant Professor (Academic Track), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Contact Info
Assistant Professor (Academic Track), 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
Danielle Vrieze is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Child and Adolescent Division where she co-directs the Early Childhood Program. She specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma and adversity. Using evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on child and family strengths and resilience, Dr. Vrieze is committed to providing culturally-affirming care to diverse patients and families including racially/ethnically diverse individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other historically marginalized groups.
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.