Spilove Psychotherapy

Spilove Psychotherapy Healing happens here. We specialize in trauma & anxiety with EMDR, DBT, KAP & somatic therapy. LGBTQ+ affirming • Bryn Mawr • Philly • Online.

You've been through so much in your life. You are often seen as the survivor but you feel like the outcast. The way you cope, the way you feel inside, it doesn't feel healthy any longer. You try to control what life circumstances you have been through with food, substances or other behaviors, but you have been left with only more anxiety and depression. Your past still follows you around in your r

elationships and you can't seem to shake the feeling that it won't ever get better. We help individuals on the Philadelphia Main Line and virtually of all races, genders and sexualities come to understand their past, learn healthier ways of coping and no longer be defined by their depression and anxiety.

That voice telling you your body is wrong, too much, not enough, or doesn’t belong can become so loud that it feels like...
06/14/2026

That voice telling you your body is wrong, too much, not enough, or doesn’t belong can become so loud that it feels like the truth. But shame, insecurity, and dysphoria are experiences you carry—not your identity—and healing begins when you stop measuring your worth against impossible standards. Swipe through this carousel to learn how to start releasing the stories that keep you disconnected from yourself and move toward a more compassionate relationship with your body. 💛

If you are looking for support, contact us through the link in the bio.

Family enmeshment doesn’t always look controlling — sometimes it looks like guilt, over-involvement, blurred boundaries,...
06/12/2026

Family enmeshment doesn’t always look controlling — sometimes it looks like guilt, over-involvement, blurred boundaries, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. When closeness comes at the cost of autonomy, it can become hard to know where your needs end and someone else’s begin. Healing isn’t about loving your family less; it’s about learning you’re allowed to be your own person.

If you've considered starting the work to break the cycle from family enmeshment, click the link in bio and choose "Contact Us."

🌈 This Pride Month, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically in a world that doesn't always make space fo...
06/10/2026

🌈 This Pride Month, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically in a world that doesn't always make space for every identity.

At our practice, we believe healing happens when people feel seen, affirmed, and safe enough to bring their whole selves into the room. We are committed to creating a therapeutic space where LGBTQIA+ individuals can explore their experiences, process challenges, build resilience, and cultivate lives rooted in self-acceptance and connection.

Pride is both a celebration and a reminder that everyone deserves belonging, dignity, and support. This month and every month, we stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in honoring authenticity, fostering healing, and creating spaces where people can thrive exactly as they are. 🌈💛

PTSD is not about the memory. It is about what the nervous system learned.If PTSD were caused by memories alone, time an...
06/09/2026

PTSD is not about the memory. It is about what the nervous system learned.

If PTSD were caused by memories alone, time and insight would fix it... They do not.

PTSD lives in the body’s learned expectation of danger. The nervous system stays on alert, not because it is broken, but because it adapted to survive.

If you are looking for support, contact us through the link in the bio.

EMDR is getting lots of traction. Wondering if it might be right for you?Many people consider EMDR after noticing that c...
06/06/2026

EMDR is getting lots of traction. Wondering if it might be right for you?

Many people consider EMDR after noticing that certain memories, triggers, or reactions keep showing up—even when they understand why and have tried to talk it through.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain and nervous system reprocess experiences that feel “stuck,” so present-day situations stop carrying the same emotional charge. It’s often helpful for trauma and anxiety patterns, especially when insight alone hasn’t brought relief.

We offer EMDR as one of the ways to work with us and help clients move toward more ease, regulation, and flexibility at a pace that feels safe. If you’re curious and want to learn more, comment “EMDR” below and we’ll share next steps and additional information.

If your identity feels fragmented or unclear right now, that’s more common than you think.Many people notice different “...
06/03/2026

If your identity feels fragmented or unclear right now, that’s more common than you think.

Many people notice different “versions” of themselves pulling in opposite directions—one that wants growth, one that wants safety, one that’s exhausted from holding it all together.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, this is understood as having parts—protective patterns shaped by life experience that influence how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our choices. When those parts are listened to rather than judged or overridden, people often experience a natural re-orientation toward clarity, self-trust, and a more grounded sense of identity.

We offer IFS-informed therapy as a way to help you understand your inner system, reduce internal conflict, and reconnect with who you are beneath survival strategies. If you’re curious whether this approach could support you, visit the link in our bio and choose the “Trauma Therapy” option to learn a little more.

Ketamine therapy works by enhancing neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to form new neural connections. This process he...
05/31/2026

Ketamine therapy works by enhancing neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to form new neural connections. This process helps to break negative thought patterns, reframe difficult emotions, and foster healthier habits.

Study after study shows that ketamine therapy is safe and effective offering hope to those seeking to overcome mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 🧠✨

Click the link in bio and choose "Ketamine Assisted Therapy" to learn more about the safety of ketamine therapy in our practice.

A lot of what q***r couples struggle with isn’t actually - or fully - about their 'relationship problems'.... or even ab...
05/28/2026

A lot of what q***r couples struggle with isn’t actually - or fully - about their 'relationship problems'.... or even about their shared love — it’s about the hardships encountered on the path to find that love. Trauma, heteronormative expectations, attachment wounds, shame, silence… that stuff sneaks into relationships whether we invite it or not. Here are a few truths we've learned as a therapists and inform our intentional, empathetic approach to working with q***r folx.

Curious about our resources? Click the link in bio and click "Couples & Relationship Therapy" to set up a consult.

Feelings don’t start as words — they start as sensations. Tight chest, buzzing skin, heaviness, warmth, a lump in your t...
05/24/2026

Feelings don’t start as words — they start as sensations. Tight chest, buzzing skin, heaviness, warmth, a lump in your throat. Learning to feel your feelings begins with slowing down long enough to notice, name, and stay with what your body is already trying to tell you.

You can’t process what you skip past. Sometimes emotional healing looks less like “fixing” yourself and more like learning to notice the flutter, the ache, the tension — and giving it language. Name it, pay attention to it, and let your body know it doesn’t have to carry it alone.

Click the link in bio and contact us. We can help you learn and practice tangible skills for healing and regulation.

You feel off… and you can’t explain why.You’re more tired, more emotional, maybe even getting sick or remembering things...
05/21/2026

You feel off… and you can’t explain why.

You’re more tired, more emotional, maybe even getting sick or remembering things you thought you forgot.

It’s confusing—and honestly, a little scary. And it's disappointing becuase you've been working SO HARD.

But what if these “weird” body reactions aren’t signs something is wrong…
what if they’re signs your body finally feels safe enough to heal?

Swipe through—this might change how you see what you’re going through. Click our link in bio and call us, we are ready to welcome, support, and validate all of your weirdness.

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