Therapist profile
Ashley Spitzer, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.1500357-SUPV
- NPI1508145376
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- ACT approaches
- CBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Ashley
Ashley Spitzer is an Ohio LISW - a licensed independent social worker with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on the person's immediate concerns and practical steps they can try between meetings.
Ashley encourages direct conversation. She invites people to say what they really think and asks questions rather than lectating. Her style is relaxed and straightforward. Clients are welcome to give feedback so the work can be adjusted as needed.
Her interventions draw on several evidence-based approaches. She may use cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies help people tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them. Emotion-focused ideas can clarify how feelings show up in close relationships.
Ashley also works with trauma-related concerns and may use EMDR where appropriate. She supports people dealing with parenting strain, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and career or life-change problems. She addresses intimacy, body image, eating and sleep struggles, and ADHD-related coping.
The emphasis is practical: identify goals, practice new skills, and notice small shifts. Sessions are collaborative and adjustable based on what the person needs. People are encouraged to ask questions and help shape the work as it unfolds.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. ACT emphasizes values and small, committed actions that move a person toward what matters despite discomfort.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT offers concrete skills - for example thought records or behavioral experiments - that people can practice between sessions to test what works.
EMDR is another approach she may use for trauma-related symptoms, aimed at reducing the emotional intensity of disturbing memories through guided processing techniques.
Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. The therapist and client assess which methods fit the concern, goals, and personal preferences. That plan can change as the work progresses and feedback is welcomed at each step.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals before scheduling.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Ashley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps a relaxed and direct approach and asks clients to speak openly. The work focuses on practical steps and client feedback to guide interventions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist working with a wide range of concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an Ohio LISW, a licensed independent social worker practicing in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.