Lydia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Curiosity is at the heart of my approach to therapy. I believe it invites us to explore our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with openness rather than judgment. Curiosity serves as an antidote to shame, allowing us to sit with uncertainty, gain insight, and offer compassion to the wounded parts of ourselves. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I offer care that centers lived experience over diagnosis, supports creativity and difference, and challenges oppressive systems—creating a gender-affirming space where healing feels possible.
I help adults process trauma, navigate relationships, life transitions, mood disorders, grief, and substance use. I bring my authentic self to each session and draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and DBT. My work is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in psychodynamic and relational approaches.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and use an integrated, trauma-informed approach that is both person-centered and collaborative. With a calm presence, curiosity, and empathy, I will work to earn your trust and support you in stepping outside your comfort zone. Together, we can engage with difficult emotions
Call or Email Lydia Spence now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 899-6709
Let's Connect (267) 899-6709
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
Lydia Spence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 899-6709
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / SW139339 Lydia Spence
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Socia
Education and Years In Practice
Lydia Spence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 899-6709
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Lydia Spence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (267) 899-6709
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Lydia Spence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (267) 899-6709
Location
Additional Location
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(267) 899-6709