- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal focused
About Dana
Dana Spitz is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. She practices in a client-centered way, listening first and helping people set clear goals. Dana focuses on practical problem solving and emotional healing for everyday struggles.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Parents and caregivers often turn to her for help with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, abandonment, and family of origin problems are among the specific areas she addresses.
Dana blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused work to create straightforward plans. Sessions look at thoughts and behaviors, set small achievable steps, and build on existing strengths. When trauma or deep emotional wounds are present, she brings trauma-focused approaches and emotionally-focused ideas to support healing.
Her style is direct and compassionate. She works as a partner with the person in session, identifying barriers and co-creating ways to remove them. The emphasis is on learning skills that make daily life feel more manageable and relationships easier to navigate.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Dana aims to provide steady support while people gain insight and practical tools to move forward. She encourages clear goals and gradual progress toward a less overwhelming life.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It begins with listening and understanding what matters most to the client, then shaping goals together to reduce distress and improve relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems active. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on feelings in relationships and attachment patterns. It helps people name emotions, share them more clearly, and change interactions that cause recurring conflict or distance. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will collaborate with the person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear. Online work can make therapy fit a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow sessions during lunch breaks or between commitments, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. The focus in online sessions remains the same - setting clear goals, practicing skills, and addressing barriers to help people feel more capable in daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dana help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She combines cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques and uses emotionally-focused and trauma-focused ideas when needed.
How much experience does Dana have?
She has 22 years of experience as a practicing clinician, offering long-term and short-term work across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.