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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 raising a tiny human—I’d love to tell you a little about what I do and why I love it so much.

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Brent Nicollni's image of addiction described in the blog

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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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BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC, EMDR TRAINED

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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 me, the search for "who I am"...

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Image of the water that is reflecting the sky and a tree

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UNDERSTANDING MINDFULNESS AND ITS ROLE IN MENTAL HEALTH

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a concept that has gained significant popularity in recent years, often associated with practices like relaxation...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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How much do you know about BFRBs?

Skin picking, hair pulling, cheek or nail biting...What are BFRBs and how are they treated? So what are BFRBs? Body-focused repetitive behaviors...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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Defining Success With Perfectionism

Perfectionism, overachieving, high standards, often with costs to your relationships and self-confidence. Does this sound like you? Can personal...

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Ashley Rush PLPC

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When OCD Focuses on Sexuality

The idea of dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is daunting enough for many people. But when OCD takes on a sexual theme, such as...

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image of ALLISON BULLER, PhD, LPC, NCC

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WHEN OPPOSITES ATTRACT UNDERSTANDING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

In a world full of complexities and contradictions, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by emotions or find yourself in constant conflict with...

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POCD is full of fears and uncertainty

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Conquering POCD Using ERP to Treat OCD Fears of Attraction to Children

POCD or Pedophilia OCD is a subtype of OCD where the person experiences distressing intrusive and unwanted thoughts or fears that they might become...

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obsessive checking is often done with light switches and doors

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Cracking the Code of Obsessive Checking

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, can take on various forms and have different symptoms for different people. Checking behaviors can be one of...

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