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Explore articles from the KDH Counseling team in Lafayette, Louisiana, about anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationships, neurodivergence, and mental health care. Our clinicians share perspectives on therapy approaches, psychological evaluations, and questions that come up when seeking support.

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Teens

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Is it Teen Angst or a Mental Health Issue?

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Jan 29, 2026, 7:01:51 AM

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 phones. Some of these are normal developmental issues, i.e. teen angst, however some are indicators...

Depression Children Teens Trauma
Pinky promise | Teen Therapy and Parents

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Three's Company: The Parent, Child & Therapist Relationship Explained

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Jul 6, 2022, 2:21:15 PM

When a parent decides to begin teen therapy, there are a lot of feelings that accompany that decision. There is a tremendous amount of pressure on parents to be everything for their children-provider, comforter, mentor, etc. So, it is safe to assume that if their child requires professional intervention regarding their emotions or behavior it...

Children Teens Therapy