Trauma & Relationship Therapy in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and Throughout Pennsylvania

Dr. Gwenn Swift, LMFT, PhD (she/her)

Assistant Clinical Director | Clinical Team Lead

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) & Doctorate of Marriage & Family Therapy

Philadelphia & Online Therapy

All About Gwenn

Gwenn Swift, PhD, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, obtained her PhD from Drexel University and specializes in trauma healing, couples therapy, substance abuse recovery, identity exploration, and multigenerational healing. With a systems-based approach, she helps individuals and couples reconnect, rebuild, and navigate complex life transitions with greater clarity and confidence.

Her therapeutic work is rooted in the understanding that relationships shape our well-being. Whether you’re struggling with communication, emotional distance, unresolved trauma, or life transitions, Gwenn creates a supportive space for growth, healing, and deeper connection. She believes that every relationship—whether with yourself, your partner, or your family—deserves attention, care, and transformation.

Who She Works With:

Gwenn specializes in therapy for:

✔ Couples & families navigating relational challenges, conflict, and communication breakdowns.
✔ Individuals healing from trauma & PTSD, including childhood trauma and attachment wounds.
✔ People in substance abuse recovery who are no longer actively using substances and seeking emotional healing, relational repair, and self-trust.
✔ Clients exploring multigenerational family dynamics, including inherited trauma and cultural influences on relationships.
✔ Individuals looking for EMDR therapy to process past pain, reduce emotional triggers, and create a sense of internal peace.

She believes in the power of connection, emotional safety, and personal insight as key elements in the healing process. Through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy, Gwenn helps clients deepen their relationships, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward lasting emotional well-being.

  • Gwenn’s relational and trauma-informed approach integrates a variety of therapeutic models designed to strengthen relationships and support healing from past wounds. She draws from:

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Helps process past trauma and reduce distressing emotional triggers.

    • Narrative Therapy – Helps clients rewrite limiting beliefs and create healthier self-narratives.

    • Contextual Therapy – Explores family history, cultural influences, and attachment patterns that impact present relationships.

    • Somatic Awareness & Boundary Work – Supports clients in understanding body signals, establishing healthy boundaries, and building self-trust.

    Her therapy style is compassionate, collaborative, and empowering—guiding clients toward meaningful connections and lasting personal growth.

Specialties

  • Couples Therapy

    Relationships evolve, and challenges arise. Therapy can help partners communicate effectively, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional intimacy.

    Reconnect

  • EMDR Therapy

    Trauma leaves lasting imprints. EMDR helps rewire the brain’s response to distressing memories, allowing for emotional processing and lasting relief.

    More about EMDR

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy

    Navigating identity, relationships, and self-acceptance can be complex. Therapy offers a safe, affirming space for self-exploration and empowerment.

    Discover Yourself

  • Substance Abuse Recovery

    Healing from substance use involves more than breaking habits—it’s about understanding underlying trauma, building resilience, and reclaiming self-trust.

    Trauma Therapy

  • Multigenerational & Family Healing

    Patterns of trauma, beliefs, and behaviors can be passed down through generations. Therapy helps break cycles, repair wounds, and foster healing.

    Family Therapy

Find Strength, Find Clarity, Find You

You deserve relationships that feel fulfilling, a sense of self that feels whole, and a life that feels authentic. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Let’s begin with a free 15-minute consultation—no pressure, just an open space to explore whether Spilove Psychotherapy is the right fit for you.