Michael Spitz
Michael Spitz
I have been a therapist since 2000 and licensed since 2008. I work with both children, adolescents, and adults, as well as older adults. I will work with you to explore thoughts, feelings, and problems on a more internal and psychological level which I believe has a longer lasting impact while still clearing up the more overt behaviors. I use an eclectic style that includes a psychodymamic approach, cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-empowerment techniques, meditation and mindfulness. My sense of humor and relaxed, informal manner can help you feel safe and comfortable. I like to incorporate meditation, mindfulness, and positive visualization. With young to middle adults, we may address personal and career goals, job stress, and relationships, with older adults, transitioning from the workforce to retirement and managing grief and loss. If you are in the Cincinnati area, we do have the option of in-person/office based sessions, which we can discuss at the first session.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We start out just getting to know one another, completing the assessment on the first session, as well as establishing a goal or goals for therapy. After that first session, we explore your experiences and feelings and I keep it client centered. You really lead the session and tell me more what you want to talk about and work on. For children, I use play based therapy, art activities, and let them take the lead as well. I also work with parents as needed, and we include parent sessions in addition to individual sessions for your child.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am not so formal and do not show up with an agenda or a manual - I mostly follow the client, but I am also direct as needed, and I have a good sense of humor, a relaxed manner that puts clients at ease. Most kids find me funny and like the toys and activities in my office.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Clients who are interested in therapy and want to get help and work on themselves - this could be ranging from children to working adults - I also am a creative and artistic person so I like to work with creative people in the arts and people trying to strike a balance between their professional careers and their personal interests and goals.
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Play Therapy
Used with children - client centered - allows the child to have the space to explore and express themselves