Jennifer Spatzer
Jennifer Spatzer
Psy.D., LCP, Co-Founder
she/her
I’ve worked in a wide range of clinical settings and with disorders across the continuum of mental health. I have specialized experience working with clients in the more acute and severe stage of mental illness. I approach my clients in a collaborative and caring manner and establish an environment of acceptance, warmth, and respect.
I help my clients achieve insight into their psyche, behaviors, and emotions as well as developing self-acceptance and efficacy. I strive to guide and empower my clients to utilize courage, compassion, and humor to achieve the goal of taking control of their mental health and achieve sustained well-being, growth, and healing.
How I work:
I focus on connecting and getting to know my clients by gaining a deep understanding of the impact of major life events, relationships, passions, and culture as well as their unique nuances and quirks. This approach enables me to artfully select and weave together techniques from the myriad of psychological approaches that I use to create a novel treatment for each client. I am very action-oriented in my sessions operating from cognitive-behavioral philosophy with a strong influence from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Who I work with:
My typical client ranges from chronically mentally ill to acutely mentally ill or those persons who just experienced their first psychotic break or manic episode. I also work frequently with teens, connecting with them as they navigate the angst, excitement, and missteps that occur within the process of coming of age. Likewise, I enjoy assisting young adults as they navigate their 20’s and achieve the relevant life goals of developing an authentic self, creating healthy relationships and boundaries, figuring out their career path, and establishing a balanced and diverse lifestyle.
More about me:
I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology from George Mason University. I moved to NY and obtained a Masters in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College in Criminal Justice. After several years working in the criminal justice field, I returned to school and received a Master’s in Clinical Psychology followed by my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Professional School of Psychology at Argosy, DC.