Ashley Spitzer, LISW

Ashley Spitzer is a licensed independent social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship and family concerns. She aims to create a relaxed space where clients can speak honestly and set clear goals. Ashley encourages questions and believes therapy should reflect each person’s needs and pace.

She brings about 20 years of experience in mental health and works with people aged 13 and up. Her background includes supporting clients with trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues around identity and intimacy. She pays attention to what is happening now and to practical steps people can use between sessions.

Ashley uses a client-centered style and combines that with approaches like cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies. She chooses interventions with care and welcomes feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people learn new ways to cope and respond.

Her practice also addresses family-of-origin concerns, blended family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, body image, and eating-related problems. She helps people sort communication problems, control issues, codependency, and life transitions such as separation and divorce. The goal is to support clearer thinking and stronger day-to-day routines.

Ashley asks clients to be active partners in therapy. She emphasizes consistency, empathy, and healthy boundaries while helping people build skills to manage symptoms and move toward the life they want.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Ashley draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and simple steps people can practice between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can be useful for stress, chronic health challenges, and navigating life changes when people want a values-based plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.

The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and what will work best for your routine.