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dr. dana spada psychotherapy

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Dr. Spada

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Dr. Dana Spada is a distinguished and highly accomplished psychotherapist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy, a private practice located in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Additionally, she is the founder and owner of LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy, with locations in Little Silver, Sea Girt, and Hazlet, New Jersey.


Dr. Spada’s therapeutic approach is rooted in a deep understanding of her clients' conscious and unconscious needs and desires. She takes the time to carefully assess, guide, and collaborate with her clients to define their therapeutic journey. Her practice focuses on helping clients explore their unconscious worlds, where their drives and behaviors originate, enabling profound insights and healing.


Central to Dr. Spada’s work is her belief in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes that the bond between therapist and client serves as the foundation and vehicle for meaningful and lasting change. Through a relationship built on trust, empathy, and genuine connection, Dr. Spada helps clients feel supported and understood, creating a safe space where deep exploration and growth can occur.


Dr. Spada views psychological and physical symptoms as unconscious defense mechanisms designed to shield individuals from facing painful emotions. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, OCD, disordered eating, or physical pain are often manifestations of repressed emotional pain. These symptoms serve as psychological tools, preventing unconscious emotions from surfacing—a phenomenon known as psychosomatic response.


In her work, Dr. Spada helps clients address and resolve the deeply buried emotions that create these symptoms. She guides them in accessing their unconscious minds to understand the root causes of their behaviors and emotional responses. This process of self-awareness and connection leads to healing and the alleviation of symptoms.


Dr. Spada fosters a warm, compassionate, and authentic environment where clients feel safe to express their unfiltered selves. Her empathetic approach allows clients to delve into their unconscious minds, sparking insights and fostering deeper self-awareness. This understanding empowers clients to break free from habitual patterns, reshape their emotional balance, and align their lives with their personal goals.


Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of the relationship one has with oneself, as this foundational connection shapes how individuals perceive and experience the world. Through self-love, compassion, and healing, Dr. Spada helps clients create a more liberated and fulfilling existence.


Dr. Spada brings an intentional, focused, and deeply healing presence to her practice. She values the privilege of accompanying her clients on their journeys of self-discovery and finds great joy in witnessing the transformative growth that unfolds.


She is deeply committed to working with couples and individual family members. Her marriage counseling has been remarkably successful, helping entire families heal and thrive.


Dr. Spada holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and a Ph.D. in Social Work from Adelphi University. She is also trained as a 

Gestalt Psychotherapist.


To connect with Dr. Spada, you can reach her by phone or text at 516.236.9401, or via email at DrDanaSpada@gmail.com.

Treatment Focus

Mental Health Concerns

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Intrusive Thoughts

Mania

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Phobias

Psychosis

Schizophrenia

Self-Harm

Suicidal Ideation

Trauma & PTSD

Narcissism


Life Transitions & Identity

Career Counseling

Developmental Differences

Divorce

Executive Coaching

Grief & Loss

LGBTQIA+ Identity & Gender Affirming Support

Neurodivergent Support (Autism, ADHD)

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum Support


Relationships

Children, Adolescents & Teens

Couples Therapy

Domestic Abuse & Intimate Partner Violence

Narcissistic Abuse

Family Counseling

Marriage Therapy

Relationship Issues

Reunification


Sexual & Reproductive Health

Erectile Dysfunction

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Sexual Health & Functioning

Vaginismus


Addictions & Harmful Behaviors

Substance Use & Behavioral Addictions
(including Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Food, Sex, Pornography,  Fetishes)


Physical & Emotional Wellness

Anger Management

Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia

Sleep & Insomnia

Weight & Body Image

Treatment Approach

Dr. Spada's comprehensive experience and educational background provide her with an exhibition of theoretical frameworks at her disposal. Her treatment approach is highly personalized based on her clients individual needs and personalities. Using a highly sophisticated, multifaceted, esoteric approach, Dr. Spada is accredited to creatively move in and out of multiple theoretical frameworks in one therapy session. Dr. Spada is a master of her craft. 


  • Gestalt 
  • Humanistic
  • Psychodynamic 
  • Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral
  • Artistic
  • Eclectic
  • Client-Centered
  • Narrative
  • Constructionist
  • Somatic
  • Strengths Based 
  • Holistic
  • Object Relations
  • Motivational Interviewing 
  • Meditation
  • Constructionism

Private & Discrete Colts Neck Location

T R A N Q U I L I T Y

All Are Welcome

Dr. Spada Is An Out-of-Network Provider

Therapy Services

  • Child Therapy
  • Teen Therapy
  • Adult Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Marriage Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy

Therapy Services

Dr. Spada Is An Out-of-Network Provider

Therapy Services

  • In-Person Therapy
  • Phone Sessions
  • Virtual Sessions

Dr. Spada Is An Out-of-Network Provider

Dr. Spada Is An Out-of-Network Provider

Dr. Spada Is An Out-of-Network Provider

  • Payment Methods 
    • Cash
    • Credit Card
    • Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Clients may be eligible for reimbursement if insurance plan covers out-of-network benefits.
  • This Doctor does not accept any insurance. 

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