KDH COUNSELING TEAM BLOG

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Living with Emetophobia

Living with Emetophobia: Therapist Answers to Common Questions About the Fear of Vomiting Emetophobia, or the intense fear of vomiting, is more common than people realize. As a therapist who specializes in anxiety and Exposure and Response...

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Brainspotting: What it is and How it Can Help

Brainspotting (BSP) is a powerful therapeutic approach that uses specific eye positions to facilitate the processing of trauma and other forms of...

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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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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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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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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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