Ashley Spitzer, LISW

Ashley Spitzer is a licensed independent social worker who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She speaks plainly and encourages clients to use therapy time however they need it. She aims to create a relaxed, welcoming space where people can say what they really feel and ask questions without worry.

Ashley works with people across a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to grief, addiction, bipolar, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or family roles. She also supports issues such as body image, eating and sleep problems, career strain, and the emotional impacts of trauma and loss. Her approach centers on what is bothering someone right now and what they want to change.

In sessions she mixes goal-focused methods like cognitive behavioral therapy with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening. She adapts tools to each person, using mindfulness, emotion-focused conversation, or EMDR where it fits. Ashley invites feedback so the work can be adjusted as needed.

Ashley has two decades of experience in mental health and practices as an OH LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker. She values consistency, clear boundaries, and empathy as part of everyday care. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people learn skills and make practical changes.

She offers sessions to people ages 13 and up and accepts international clients. Her goal is to help individuals build coping skills, clarify goals, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

How Ashley’s approaches work online

Ashley commonly blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas and a client-centered way of listening. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes noticing difficult feelings without getting stuck and choosing values-based actions.

She sees therapy as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client decide which methods fit best, try tools in session, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions can be tailored to their goals and comfort level.

Online work can be flexible and practical. Video calls let people follow body language and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short, frequent check-ins, journaling between sessions, or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, caregiving, or travel while still using structured techniques and emotion-focused conversation.