Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

I am so glad you are here. Being here is the first step in your healing journey. And taking that first step is one of the bravest things you can do. I specialize in helping with anxiety, health anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, women’s issues, pre-natal/post-natal, burnout, and substance misuse. In addition to somatic work, I use several other modalities in my practice: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. Based on my clients’ needs, my modality may vary. Overall, I’ll use a strengths-based holistic approach, catering to each individual’s personal needs and goals.

No matter how much you've tried to climb out of the hole you're stuck in, you still are left feeling anxious, depressed, and out of control. You've hit your breaking point and are at a loss of knowing what to do. You've tried so hard and it feels as though nothing you do will change how you're feeling. I'm here to tell you this...there isn't anything wrong with you! Whether you're dealing with a traumatic event, body image issues, and/or depression, you deserve to feel better!

I have always known that helping others is my purpose. My own personal life challenges and feeling that I was in a dark place pushed me a strong desire to understand myself and my feelings at a deeper level. I realized that I wanted to leave the world better than I had found it, and I wanted to do so by helping others to heal. My own healing journey brought me to help others through therapy. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients ease the pain that they are experiencing, by not only being there and offering an empathetic ear, but by helping them to find the joy in life that they may have thought would be lost forever.

The Right Balance Counseling is a community based safe haven where individuals are held accountable, challenged and empowered as they progress through the path of facing unseen realities to begin living a balanced life mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We proudly serve our community.

Immediate openings for new clients! Life can be very overwhelming, and with the added stress of the pandemic we all could use a little extra support! Whether you are struggling with burnout, anxiety/depression, self esteem, relationship issues, or trauma know that there is hope! My goal is to create a safe, trauma informed space to tackle these concerns together.

Life has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles in relationships and persistent trauma. Despite tireless efforts, happiness often feel out of reach. The weight of past traumas and intrusive thoughts has become overwhelming, affecting your daily functioning and relationships. Seeking effective therapy has been a goal, yet finding the right support remains elusive. You long for someone who understands the complexities of your experience and can guide you towards healing. That's where I come in. I'm Kelly Stavrides an LPC at Spilove Psychotherapy, specializing in helping individuals overcome trauma and its impact.

I am a patient and empathic therapist who is passionate about connecting with others and supporting them on their paths toward growth. I strongly believe that each person holds within them the strength to overcome life's challenges and may benefit from reflection, guidance and skills gained working with a therapist to get there.I am an integrative therapist who draws from relational psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques as fits the needs of individual clients.​I work with adult clients, and also have the experience and therapeutic expertise to work with child and adolescent clients.

I specialize in trauma therapy for professionals who take pride in their careers and relationships. Maybe you grew up in a dysfunctional family, never learned to show your emotions or cry, find yourself continuously burnout in life or work, or found yourself in relationships that led you to feel used, unworthy or weak.

Do you feel alone in the world, like there is no one who understands? Do you wish you could find a clear path, but wonder what that would look like, or how to find it? I will work closely with you, helping you navigate the storms of life that can make one's path more challenging. I can help you reconnect to your inner guidance, so you can place your feet more solidly on the ground. I believe we all have the ability to tap into our own inner wisdom. If you feel your voice or intuitive knowing has been silenced, I will work with you to find it again. If you are searching for your calling, I will help you listen.

I'm Gillian (GILL-lee-en) and I provide therapy to adults, couples, and adolescents. My experiences have led me to develop expertise in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, individuals with chronic/terminal illness, professionals working in helping fields, work-place stressors, relationship stress, post-partum anxiety, parents of young children. I expanded my practice and additionally offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). KAP can be helpful for people who have depression or anxiety, are feeling “stuck”, and want to get out of a default way of thinking.

Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.

Welcome to my room. I am a licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I have been working in the field of Social Work since 2013. I have been helping people overcome Depression, Anxiety/Stress, Relationships, Grief, ADHD, OCD, Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Transitioning. Along with my practice for the public, I also work at the Veteran's Affairs specializing in trauma (PTSD) and Sexual Trauma. Together, I can help you achieve your goals of the happier, calmer, and more fulfilling life you always dreamed of having.

I have worked with families for over twenty years. I have been a coach, a classroom teacher, early childhood teacher, childbirth instructor, childbirth doula and athletic coach. My deep engagement with all stages of development informs my therapeutic work each and every day. From big life transitions down to mundane tasks, my clients receive grounded and evidence-based care that helps them find balance and resilience so that they can live a fully-engaged vibrant and flourishing existence.

My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.

Ideal client has problems with boundaries and trauma. They want to be able to have better relationships and process their trauma.

I am devoted to enacting positive change by connecting with, supporting, and empowering individuals. Throughout my journey, I have been drawn to people, felt the impact of the human experience, and have learned many lessons along the way. I consider myself a student of life, constantly learning from experiences and people; as I continue to draw breath, I will continue to learn. Perhaps the most poignant lesson I have learned thus far, is each person has the inherent power to create and live the life of his/her choosing. Your perfect life can only be designed by you.

After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.

Welcome. I'm a clinical social worker licensed in Maryland.

My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I come to clinical social work with a deeply held belief that all people are deserving of care and I have seen how a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship can offer support when that care has been challenged. I know that part of healing means acknowledging and working beyond the systems that have caused harm and that this involves actively employing an anti-oppressive lens that refuses to pathologize trauma survival. I understand my clients are the experts on their experiences and I am committed to creating a practice that affirms people of all backgrounds.