Ashley Spitzer, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

Warm and down-to-earth
Goal focused
Teaches practical skills

About Ashley

Ashley Spitzer is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She creates a relaxed, welcoming space where people can speak frankly. She encourages clients to use therapy time to vent, process, and clarify what they need and want.

Her approach centers on the person's present symptoms and goals. She listens without judgment and asks for feedback about what is or is not working. Interventions are chosen with creativity and care, and she tailors them to each individual’s comfort and preferences.

Ashley works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also helps with family and parenting issues, relationship struggles, body image, chronic illness, and change related to separation or divorce.

She emphasizes teaching practical skills for day-to-day life. That includes building routines, setting boundaries, improving communication, and developing emotion regulation tools. Sessions often focus on small, achievable steps that add up over time.

People who see her can expect a collaborative style that blends acceptance, mindfulness, and skill-building. Ashley aims to educate and empower clients to care for their minds and bodies. She welcomes questions and adjusts her work to match each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-guided action and simple skills to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotions and improving how people relate, which can help with intimacy and communication concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, strengths, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan as needed.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they may reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone connect from a quieter location. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so they work well in remote appointments, helping clients practice skills between sessions and stay focused on progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersMulticultural 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 issuesYoung 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

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?

Ashley works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, and coping with life changes such as divorce or disaster.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a client-centered approach that is warm and relaxed. Sessions focus on current symptoms and practical steps, with room for feedback about what is or is not helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Ashley brings 20 years in the mental health field as a licensed independent social worker, working with teens and adults on a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an Ohio LISW credential and practices from Ohio.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and Ashley accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.