Dana Spitz, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding practical healing and growth
- Client-centered care
- CBT and solution-focused
- Works with families and adults
About Dana Spitz
Dana Spitz is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in the state of New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and emotional abuse, grief, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and career and life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment and family of origin problems, codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and compassion fatigue.
She has worked with adults, families, children, and teenagers, tailoring care to developmental stage and family dynamics. Dana emphasizes a collaborative, strength-focused style that honors each person’s perspective while working toward measurable goals. In every case she seeks to identify underlying causes of distress and to build practical skills for managing symptoms and improving relationships.
Dana’s clinical work is rooted in client-centered principles and draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create individualized treatment plans. She partners with clients with sensitivity and compassion, helping them remove barriers that impede progress and develop strategies that foster healing and forward movement. Dana supports clients through the courageous first steps of change and remains committed to guiding and empowering them throughout the therapeutic process.
She has worked with adults, families, children, and teenagers, tailoring care to developmental stage and family dynamics. Dana emphasizes a collaborative, strength-focused style that honors each person’s perspective while working toward measurable goals. In every case she seeks to identify underlying causes of distress and to build practical skills for managing symptoms and improving relationships.
Dana’s clinical work is rooted in client-centered principles and draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create individualized treatment plans. She partners with clients with sensitivity and compassion, helping them remove barriers that impede progress and develop strategies that foster healing and forward movement. Dana supports clients through the courageous first steps of change and remains committed to guiding and empowering them throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dana Spitz have?
Dana Spitz has 22 years of experience.
Is Dana Spitz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC05633700.
In which languages does Dana Spitz provide therapy?
Dana Spitz provides therapy in English.
Where is Dana Spitz located?
Dana Spitz is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Dana Spitz as my therapist?
You can work with Dana Spitz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dana Spitz work with international clients?
Dana Spitz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dana Spitz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Dana Spitz
Client-centered therapy puts the client’s priorities and experiences at the forefront, with the therapist listening deeply and collaborating to shape goals and next steps. This approach supports people working through relationship struggles, family dynamics, parenting concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learn practical skills to shift reactions and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing day-to-day challenges.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable changes to move a person toward their goals. It can be especially useful when clients want clear, goal-directed work on specific problems such as communication issues, career decisions, or coping with life transitions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dana works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines approaches as appropriate and adjusts the plan with client input to support progress.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, reduce travel time, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.