- Anxiety and depression
- Family and parenting
- EMDR and EFT methods
About Ashley
Ashley Spitzer is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of experience. She works with people aged 13 and up who are managing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, ADHD and other life challenges. Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, and caregiver and family problems.
Ashley centers sessions on what clients need right now. She encourages honest talk and questions, and asks clients to say what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce symptoms and build skills. She uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her rather than following a single scripted method.
Her background is in clinical social work and psychotherapy. Over two decades she has worked with people facing trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and major life changes. That experience informs straightforward goal-setting and problem solving in session.
Ashley lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy among the approaches she uses, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. She selects techniques that fit a client's needs and comfort level, and she welcomes feedback about what helps.
She helps parents with parenting strain, blended family challenges, and family-of-origin issues. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems. The emphasis is on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. Ashley aims for collaborative work where clients set goals and notice small changes over time.
How Ashley uses EFT, ACT and CBT in remote sessions
Ashley lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as one approach she uses; EFT focuses on identifying and working with emotions and attachment patterns that keep repeating. It can be useful when people have trouble naming feelings or when close relationships are a source of stress.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another method she draws on to spot unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors for better daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She welcomes feedback and adjusts techniques so the sessions stay relevant and useful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, ACT and CBT exercises to work in remote meetings, and Ashley tailors practices to what clients can use between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and many family-related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on immediate symptoms and practical steps. Sessions combine talk, skill-building, and techniques from several approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy, working with a wide range of clinical concerns and life adjustments.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in 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 specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the matching process before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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