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Top-Rated Psychotherapy & Counseling in Monmouth County, NJ
LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy is a boutique private therapy practice offering psychotherapy services to adults, teens and children.
We practice individual, couples, marriage, family and reunification therapy.
We provide a highly privatized and tailored methodology of care that is
uniquely modern, integrative and holistic.
We offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions.
Our practices are located in
Colts Neck, Little Silver, Hazlet & Sea Girt New Jersey.
our approach
LEAF uses individually tailored, creative psychotherapeutic techniques that propel individuals to live their best lives. We provide integrative holistic therapy and counseling that is respectful of the concerns, values, and aspirations of our clients. We create a safe space for our clients to explore and connect with their deeper selves.
Psychological frameworks we use include somatic, cognitive and dialectical behavioral and restructuring, gestalt, somatic, inner child, gottman method couples, humanistic, strengths based, motivational, person-centered, EMDR, experiential, narrative, hypnotherapy, constructionist, psychodynamic, psychodrama, trauma informed, mind-fullness, meditation, breathe work, reiki, play and art therapies.
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LEAF provides psychotherapy services for
Who We Help
At LEAF, our licensed psychotherapists hold advanced clinical training in supporting a wide spectrum of human experiences. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and complex life transitions. We also offer specialized support for couples and families.
Meet Our Founder: Dr. Dana Spada, PhD., LCSW
dr. dana spada, phd, lcsw
Psychotherapist | Colts Neck
Founder, CEO
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.
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 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.
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.