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Your journey to self-discovery, mental wellness, and emotional resilience starts here. Our blog is a space where our therapists share thoughts on trauma recovery, relationships, mindfulness, and holistic healing.
Whether you're looking for practical tools, personal reflections, or a deeper understanding of mental health, you'll find compassionate and thoughtful perspectives to support your path.
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7 Signs It’s Time to Seek Couples Therapy (and How to Do It on a Budget)
Is your relationship feeling distant, challenging, or stuck? Whether you're navigating life transitions, longing to rekindle intimacy, setting boundaries, or exploring new dynamics like Ethical Non-Monogamy, couples therapy can help you reconnect and thrive.
At Spilove Psychotherapy, we specialize in affordable couples counseling in Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, and online throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Ready to take the next step?
Click to read more and discover how therapy can reignite connection and support your relationship journey.
PTSD and Trauma Therapy: Shadow Work in Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania
"Discover ways to overcome PTSD and trauma symptoms caused by abuse, neglect, narcissistic abuse, grief, and loss. Explore your patterns to bring intention and affirmation into your life. Click our blog to learn more!
What is EMDR Therapy & Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
In this blog post, we will delve into the practice of EMDR therapy, shedding light on its purpose and exploring the wide range of individuals who can greatly benefit from this innovative approach. Whether you reside in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, the charming town of Bryn Mawr, or prefer the convenience of online sessions anywhere in Pennsylvania, we invite you to dive into the transformative world of EMDR and discover how it can bring healing and relief to your life.
Searching for a Trauma Specialist in Philadelphia and The Main Line Suburbs?
When looking for the right psychotherapist for your specific needs, you’ll need to consider if you’d like tools to manage your emotions and thoughts or if you’d like to also dig deeper to resolve issues from the root. Here are four tips for finding the right therapist for you…
Boundaries for Self-Respect and Self-Care
Does alcoholism or drug addiction run in your family? Are you married to someone or co-parenting with someone who struggles with drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, mental health issues or other things that affect your relationship with them? Are there times where you’re feeling angry and hurt because your loved one calls you drunk or abuses you during a mental health episode? Read here on ways to handle boundaries with family or loved ones with mental health issues.
Affirming Spaces for People of Color in Counseling by Edie King, MA, LPC, NCC
As we near the end of Black History Month, we thought it befitting to speak about the role of counseling in the African American community. Here at Spilove we understand that there are barriers that People of Color (POC) face in seeking counseling…
Eating Disorder Treatment: What you should know
Recently, I created a list of questions to ask when vetting an eating disorder treament program to see what they actually provide. I thought I’d share this with all of you in case you’re looking for a higher level of eating disorder treatment.
What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough
The aim of substance abuse counseling is to help make your life better, rather than just suppressing substance use. Through substance abuse counseling, you and your therapist can explore ways in which your life without substances can become better than your life with substances.
4 Things to Consider When Wondering If You Struggle With Addiction
Questions to consider in determining the extent of your substance use.
What is Substance Addiction? By Stella Kimbrough
Sometimes when people think of substance addiction, they imagine extreme compulsive and habitual use of substances that results in severe negative consequences. Substance addiction, however, can look different from person to person.
Addiction Recovery - 3 Facts
Recovery from an addiction can be extremely difficult and uncomfortable. A lack of hope and feeling of being trapped can feel overwhelming. It can be helpful to seek outside help from an addictions counselor to navigate the long and difficult road to recovery.
LGBT | Depression and Anxiety
As you might have heard, depression, anxiety and suicide rates are significantly higher among the LGBTQ community. The question is what will help build some resiliency? Well, there are a number of ways to help build resiliency in yourself or in those you love who may be struggling. Here are Spilove Psychotherapy's top five.
You're So Queer by Megan Speir
When presented with all the colors fo the LGBT Rainbow during pride month, some folx question themselves “Am I queer enough to … (insert action here).” Here’s what our Director of Sexuality, Megan Speir, has to say about that…
Using Emotion-Focused Therapy in Couples Therapy by Megan Delp
Do you feel like you’ve lost the connection you used to have with your partner? Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) can help in the process of rebuilding the relationship from the ground up. Through the process of building more empathy and communication skills within the relationship, a path forward can be established.
Yoga Therapy on the Main Line: Why Your Breath is Your Best Friend by Melanie Taylor, LMFT, RYT-500
Your breath is both a complicated and conveniently simple process that weaves together the communication between your body and mind. Linked to your nervous system, your breath has the capabilities of keeping you alive, soothing your body and mind and increasing energy. Your breath holds a wealth of resources for you. All you have to do is attend to it. Here’s some ways to access its usefulness.