I am an LCSW licensed in the state of New Jersey with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, emotional abuse, and parenting struggles. I have worked with adults, families, children and teenagers.
When I engage a client in counseling, my approach is client centered. I will work with you to determine what the underlying cause is of your struggles and develop goals with you to lessen and manage those struggles. I work with sensitivity and sensitivity and compassion. I work as a partner with my client, focusing on their strengths and moving them forward to healing. My approach combines cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapy. We will develop a treatment plan together to meet your specific needs, and when we identify a barrier that gets in the way of your specific needs, we will work on a plan to remove that barrier.
It takes courage and humility to admit that you need help, and to seek counseling for that help, but taking that first step toward a change will lead to insight about why you are struggling and new skills to manage your struggle and heal from your pain. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you and empower you in your journey of healing through your pain. My goal is for your healing, and to walk with you in the process.
I truly look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05633700
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Dana is a wonderful therapist. I’ve only been seeing her for 2 weeks and I can already see improvements in my mental health. She is a blessing sent from God!
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Dana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My sessions with Dr. Spitz have gotten me through a really tough period in my life. And while she assisted me in dealing with my skin deep emotions she has also helped me to look deep into my underlying behaviors that have inhibited any real progress in my behavior. Since our sessions have began I’ve improved my day to day relationships with the people in my life.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Dana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dana is very patient and very knowledgeable plus helpful
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Dana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching
Dana has been a tremendous help for me. Teaching me how to make the right decisions for myself.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Dana for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great fit for my needs!
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Dana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Dana has been an amazing therapist! I was always so turned off by the idea of therapy, as I felt I already knew what someone would say to me. But after working with Dana these past few months, I can see just how wrong I was! Dana is kind, understanding, and really helps you get to the root of your problem and go beyond just the surface. I'm so blessed to have found Dana on my mental health journey and I hope she can do the same for many others in their journeys
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Dana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes