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anxiety in the form of a girl pensively looking into water

6 min read

It's My Anxiety.

Phew, anxiety, quite a loaded word. Beyond being a topic of much study and interest in the field of mental healthcare, it has become a trending topic in the pop culture zeitgeist. While lots of the messaging around anxiety is very unserious, anxiety...

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Living with Emetophobia

Living with emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting, is far more common than many people realize. As a therapist who specializes in anxiety and...

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Brain, centered on the image, and lit up with blue light. Strings of pink electricity coming from the brain and to the edges of the image.

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What it is Brainspotting and How it Can Help?

What is Brainspotting? Branspotting (BSP) therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that uses specific eye positions to facilitate the processing of...

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Two clinicians working, with their backs turned. Desk covered in books and papers.

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ADHD and Autism: Two Pathways to Understanding Assessments

In recent years, more adults are seeking answers to questions they’ve carried with them for decades, even if they only recently found the language...

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MBCT: A Path for Working with Thoughts, Emotion, & Rumination

Many people come into therapy looking for relief from their thoughts. They might say, “I just want to stop overthinking,” or “I want the anxiety to...

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5 min read

Late Diagnosed Autism: Discovering Autism in Adulthood

There’s a quiet knowing some people carry—a long-held sense that they’ve always moved through the world a little differently. Not wrongly, just… not...

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What to Expect in the Adult ADHD Assessment Process

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often mischaracterized—reduced to images of fidgety schoolchildren or distracted professionals...

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The image features a warm and inviting office space designed for child therapy, with soft pastel colors adorning the walls. A cozy reading nook is set up with plush cushions and a small bookshelf filled with children's books. In one corner, a colorful rug is spread out, surrounded by various toys, art supplies, and a sand tray, inviting imaginative play. A gentle light filters through sheer curtains, creating a calm atmosphere. On the walls, framed artwork created by children adds a personal touch, while a small plant in the window corner brings a bit of nature indoors. A therapy chair, designed for comfort, sits across from a child-sized chair, symbolizing the connection between therapist and child. The space reflects a nurturing environment where emotions can be explored and relationships fostered, embodying the essence of early childhood mental health.

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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. If you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher—or someone...

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National Minority Mental Health Month with KDH Counseling

July is recognized as National Minority Mental Health Month, a crucial time to spotlight the unique challenges and resiliency within minority...

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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 asked countless times, “What is...

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