Ashley Spitzer, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

Family of origin issues
Anxiety and depression
Parenting and caregiver stress

About Ashley

Ashley Spitzer is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who notice lasting patterns from their family of origin, and with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges.

Ashley keeps sessions direct and practical. She invites clients to speak freely and to ask questions. Sessions focus on current symptoms, immediate needs, and clear goals so people can make concrete changes in day-to-day life.

Her approach mixes well-known practices such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and client-centered listening. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas and EMDR when appropriate. Interventions are chosen with the client's input, and feedback is encouraged throughout work together.

Ashley pays attention to how family roles, expectations, and early relationships continue to shape behavior and feelings. She helps people identify those patterns and try different responses in the present. That can include work on boundaries, communication, codependency, and blended family concerns.

Practical problems like sleep, eating, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career strain are addressed alongside mood and anxiety symptoms. Sessions also include support for issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue when these are part of a client's picture.

Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription billing for sessions can be canceled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

How Ashley integrates approaches for online work

Ashley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for ongoing anxiety, avoidance, and for people wanting clearer direction in life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and then practices specific skills to change them. CBT fits well for mood, anxiety, sleep, and many everyday problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts them based on the client's goals, preferences, and what is actually helping. She asks for feedback and will shift strategies if something isn't useful.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow a quick check-in during a work break, or make it simpler to have a session when managing caregiving or health needs. Talk with her about what will fit your schedule and daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and family of origin concerns among other areas.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and client-focused, combining client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, ACT, EFT, and EMDR when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ashley has 20 years of experience working in mental health and psychotherapy settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and practices from Ohio.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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