Information on Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction

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What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.