KDH COUNSELING TEAM BLOG

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Is it Teen Angst or a Mental Health Issue?

This is a question parents often ask when they call to set up an appointment for their teen. Teenagers are often emotional, "difficult" to be around, isolate in their rooms, and with today's social media epidemic - they tend to "always" be on their...

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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...

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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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What it is Brainspotting and How it Can Help?

Discover how Brainspotting vs EMDR can be used more efficiently to work with trauma. What is Brainspotting? Branspotting (BSP) therapy is a powerful...

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Understanding Adult ADHD and Autism: Assessments Explained

In recent years, more adults have sought answers to questions they have carried for decades, sometimes only recently finding language for their...

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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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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 as a child therapist. If you’re a parent, caregiver,...

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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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