THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE

Behavioral Health Care That Honors Your Experience and Your Nervous System


At KDH Counseling, we support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, Panic attacks, phobias, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Adult-Diagnosed Autism, perfectionism, and intrusive thoughts.

Our multidisciplinary team offers therapy, psychiatric medication support, and psychological evaluations for adults- meeting clients in person in Lafayette and through online therapy across Louisiana.

 

Care Led by Real People, Not Just Credentials

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JOHN MICHAEL BELLARD,PMHNP-C

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

John Michael earned his nursing degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is committed to providing compassionate, stigma-free psychiatric medication care that meets people where they are and supports lasting healing.

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Psychologist

Dr. Perkins is a clinical psychologist and provides psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for adults seeking to clarify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses.  

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Meet our Lafayette, La Counselors and find your perfect match! Click the image to watch a quick video!

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR certified, OCD, Adult diagnosed Autism, Phobias, ADHD, in Lafayette La

KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED

K.D. works with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, perfectionism, overachieving, PTSD and CPTSD. She is EMDR Certified, DBR trained in all 3 levels, and infuses Trauma -Informed Therapy, ERP, DBT, and RODBT.

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, Lafayette la

MONET DAVID, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

CLINICAL DIRECTOR & THERAPIST

Monet (she/her) helps adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress.  She uses DBT, CBT, Sex education, Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy, and Trauma - Informed Therapy.

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS in Lafayette La

WHITNEY STOREY, MS, LPC, ASDCS

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR OF KDH COLLECTIVE & THERAPIST

Whitney (she/her) works with relationships, adults, and teens, and is a neurodiversity-affirming clinician focusing on life transitions, issues of acceptance and fitting in, and motherhood. She works primarily from an ACT perspective.

Isla Turner, MS, LPC, BIPOC EMDR OCD Therapists Lafayette La

ISLA TURNER, MS, LPC, EMDR & BTTI TRAINED

THERAPIST

Isla works with adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, communication, perfectionism and self-esteem. She uses DBT, CBT, RECBT, EMDR, ERP, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. 

Allison Buller, PhD, LPC, DBT, Mindfulness Therapist Lafayette La

ALLISON BULLER, PHD, LPC, NCC

THERAPIST

Allison works with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. She is a DBT therapist, and does Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. 

Lisa LaRochelle, MSW, LCSW-BACS, child therapist Lafayette La

LISA LAROCHELLE, MSW, LCSW-BACS

THERAPIST

Lisa works with children ages 4 and up, with anxiety, depression, and trauma using Play Therapy and directive behavior modification. She has had extensive training in Infant Mental Health, PCIT, Preschool and Youth PTSD Treatment, Triple P Parenting, and more.

Ashley Rush, MS, PLPC

ASHLEY RUSH, MS, PLPC

THERAPIST

Ashley works with older teens and adults struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), BFRBs such as skin picking and hair pulling, Phobias, and Anxiety. She uses ERP, ACT, and Exposure Therapy. 

Jessi LaSalle, MS, LPC, LGBTQIA, couples, therapist lafayette la

JESSI LASALLE, MS, LPC

THERAPIST

Jessi (She/Her) works with adults addressing neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, complex trauma, and understanding identity and relationship dynamics.  She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.

Brent Nicolinni, MS, LPC, LAC, substance abuse, brain spotting therapist lafayette la

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC, EMDR TRAINED

THERAPIST

Brent works with adults ages 18 and up struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma using behavioral techniques, EMDR, and Brainspotting. 

Mallory Gothe, MS, PLPC, BIPOC therapist Lafayette la

MALLORY GOTHE, MS, LPC

THERAPIST

Mallory works with ages 12 through adults, supporting them through depression, anxiety, suicide, grief and loss, parent-child relationships issues, complex trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and affirmation.  She is trained in CPP and EMDR and integrates somatic modalities alongside traditional talk therapy.

Paula Cormier, MS, LPC-S, LAC substance abuse, anxiety, therapist Lafayette LaPAULA CORMIER, MS, LPC-S, LAC

THERAPIST

Paula works with clients ages 16 and older struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, & life challenges utilizing REBT and Motivational Interviewing.

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Meet our Support Staff!

ASHLEE TRAHAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ashlee brings a wealth of organizational skills to support all staff at KDH Counseling and KDH Collective by answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, answering all client questions, and coordinating and facilitating various organizational needs that keep the office running smoothly. 

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KDH BLOGS

Gain further insight into the world of mental health.

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Let's Talk About Medication for Depression

(Spoiler alert: It's not about changing who you are-it's about helping you feel more like yourself.) When someone...
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PTSD and Medication: A Little Relief for a Big Burden

Let’s be honest — if you’re living with PTSD, you’re not just carrying emotional pain. PTSD medication is often part of...
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Lean into It!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an adventure. I’ve been consumed by the day-to-day demands of relationships, work,...
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Working With KD: A Thoughtful Therapy Experience

Clients often describe me as gentle, approachable, easy to talk to, and even a little silly. And while those qualities...
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The Biosocial Theory: Understanding the Roots of Emotional Distress

Often, I wonder if consumers of mental health services realize the significance of psychoeducation within the context...
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Confessions of a Therapist

I’ve got a confession to make, a therapist's refection. I am so sick of people finding out what I do for a living and...
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Capitalism Ruined Therapy

Phew - this blog is one that has me sweating as I write it and especially as I imagine putting it out into the world...
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Hail satan, As-salamu alaykum, Namaste, Mazel tov, and thank god

Being a therapist in Southern Louisiana means that many of my clients have grown up with religion and that their...
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Ableism in the Therapy Room

As a mental health professional, having an unbiased perspective is paramount. However, sometimes we perpetuate biases...
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I'm The Problem

My daughter taught me that my altruistic tendency to do good, does not negate the fact that sometimes-I don't. There...
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Who am I, and how the hell did I get here?

“Who am I, and how the hell did I get here?” Life has a way of pushing us toward answers we didn’t know we needed. For...
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Are you Therapy Curious?

Welcome fellow therapy lovers and those that are therapy-curious! (I personally think therapy can benefit everyone to...
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Big Feelings in Little Bodies: Early Childhood Mental Health

Hello there! I’m Lisa LaRochelle, and I’m so excited to be part of the team at KDH Counseling as a child therapist. If...
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Addressing The Mental Health Needs of BIPOC

First understand the BIPOC meaning and next identify essential BIPOC mental health needs, and what strategies best...
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Addiction and the Change Process

Addiction is one of those words that carries a heavy weight, often misunderstood and loaded with judgment. I’ve been...
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Resources & Support

Explore the various mental health resources and support available for the LGBTQIA therapy to empower their mental...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer online therapy in Louisiana?

Yes. We provide secure telehealth for clients across Louisiana in addition to in-person sessions in Lafayette.

Which conditions do you treat?

We help with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma/PTSD, phobias, panic disorder, ADHD, adult-diagnosed autism, perfectionism/overworking, and more.

Do you provide psychiatric medication management?

Yes. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner offers evaluations, prescribing, and ongoing medication management for children, teens, and adults, collaborating with our therapists.

Do you perform psychological evaluations for ADHD and Autism?

Yes—adult ADHD and Autism (ASD) evaluations, from brief to comprehensive, with clear reports and recommendations.

What ages do you serve?

Therapy: ages 4+ (children, teens, adults).

Medication management: ages 4+ (children through adults).

Psychological evaluations: adults.

Do you take insurance?

Some clinicians accept UnitedHealthcare, UMR, and Blue Cross Blue Shield; others are private pay. We do not accept Medicaid. We’ll help you check benefits.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Click Schedule anywhere on the site or call +1-337-895-0300. We’ll match you with the right clinician/service.

What can I expect in the first session?

We’ll review your concerns, history, and goals, then recommend a plan—which may include therapy, medication management, and/or evaluation.

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Do you offer specialized OCD treatment (ERP)?

Yes. Several clinicians provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with EMDR, DBR, DBT, ACT, and neurodiversity-affirming care.

Where are you located?

4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Bldg I, Lafayette, LA 70508. We also serve the Acadiana region and all of Louisiana via telehealth.

Do you handle crises or emergencies?

We’re not a crisis center. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to the nearest ER.

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Are you a therapist looking to enhance your knowledge and skills with KDH Collective, get the opportunity to learn from the finest.

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