Our team of Therapists at KDH Counseling

LEARN MORE ABOUT KD

FOUNDER OF KDH COUNSELING & KDH COLLECTIVE

For 16 incredible years, KD has dedicated herself to being a therapist. She genuinely loves her profession and feels grateful to have found something that comes so naturally to her. Energetic and talkative, she's known to be a lot of fun, especially when she's riding her bike. But don't let her lively nature fool you, she's also kind, patient, and an excellent problem solver. In fact, solving puzzles fuels her brain, and she even enjoys doing them regularly. Just like puzzles, understanding people's biology, behavioral patterns, and history drives her in the therapy room. Friends even describe her as a "raging extrovert" because she thrives on days filled with talking and listening.

With a background in Anthropology, KD understands that there are countless ways to approach therapy, just as there are countless ways that cultures thrive. She embraces this diversity when helping clients develop skills and choosing the right therapeutic processes. As KD says, "Therapy is not about my personal values, it is about my clients."

Fundamentally, KD recognizes that therapists, like everyone else, face challenges and problems in life. It's the human condition, and she firmly believes that none of us are exempt from it. To truly help others, she stays connected to her own struggles and embraces her humanity.

Therapy, in KD's eyes, is an art form that requires practicing curiosity and patience, providing education, and holding clients accountable. This therapeutic dance creates the rich soil for change to occur. In KD's office, you'll find two chairs instead of a couch, because therapy is about two people working together. One of those people is KD, a well-educated listener, guide, and coach.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT MONET

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST & KDH COLLECTIVE EDUCATOR

Monet (she/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette studying Sociology and minoring in English literature. She became interested in becoming a counselor after enrolling in a Marriage and Family Sociology course where she learned about the ways in which different cultures define those terms.

She enjoys helping people and listening to how people see the world and their role in it. She received a master’s degree from UL-Lafayette in Counselor Education. At first, she considered becoming a school counselor and even interned at her old high school for a year and a half but immediately upon graduating she found herself providing community-based counseling services to families at a local counseling agency. She has experience also working with chronically mentally ill adults and has spent the last several years providing clinical assessments to children and families.

Monet is funny, warm, and honest. When she’s not helping others, she enjoys playing with her three cats, Luna, Luci and Zelda as well as watching movies with her husband, Chase.

She utilizes Carl Roger’s Person-Centered approach in counseling session which relies on a concept known as Unconditional Positive Regard— acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does. Emphasis in session is placed on creating a non-judgmental atmosphere that cultivates vulnerability and reflection.
MONET'S BLOGS
MONET'S EBOOK
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ISLA

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Isla is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained, and BIPOC BTTI Trained through the International OCD Foundation to facilitate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention). She works with adolescents and adults seeking help with managing neurodivergence, trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, ableism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or exploring their identity.

She believes counseling can be an effective tool for everyone, be it someone who is learning more about a mental health issue or someone who is seeking clarity in their personal and professional life. Isla emphasizes that therapy does not imply brokenness or anything wrong with the individual. Rather, it is an opportunity for people to understand more deeply who they are and create positive change in their lives. Through recognizing the emotions associated with growth and change, Isla helps her clients find ways to process these feelings to move forward in their journey towards self-discovery. Isla encourages her clients to be patient with themselves as the journey of self-discovery takes time. Her clients learn skills such as vulnerability, self-compassion, and emotional regulation, and how to use these tools to manage difficult situations.

Isla illustrates to her clients how they talk to themselves has a great influence on their life experiences and can either lead them to fulfillment or keep them stuck in negative cycles. Therefore, early on in her work with clients she takes time to address any unhelpful self-talk they may have developed over the years. Through this process, people start building more positive narratives while emphasizing understanding what lies beneath those harsh words – understanding why someone might be engaging in this type of behavior in order to make lasting changes.

Outside of work, Isla enjoys the spontaneity that comes with being a wife and mom of four. She talks about parenting being a transformative experience that helps her be a better human. For her, raising four children - including a teenager with low vision, a neurodivergent child, and two kids with several anaphylactic food allergies - has taught her the value of perspective in appreciating all of humanity.

Her personal experiences have broadened her worldview and attitudes towards others. Throughout this journey, she has come to understand that people are only as limited as our perspective of them.
ISLA ON EMDR FAQS

ISLA ON EMDR FAQS

In this podcast episode Isla Turner, LPC and KD Holmes, LPC explore common questions about EMDR therapy. Discover how EMDR works, debunking misconceptions about hypnosis. Learn about the role of bilateral stimulation in trauma healing and the unique advantages of EMDR compared to traditional talk therapy. Uncover the countless benefits you can experience through EMDR therapy.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT CHRIS

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

"People pretend to be happy, yet they're hurting. Hiding unhappiness leads to depression and overreactions. Our partnership should be natural enough to allow us to explore beyond our roles."

"Welcome! I’m Chris Broussard M.A., LPC, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. Being your counselor is mostly about enabling you to become conscious of yourself, your surroundings, and the relationship between the two, thereby enabling you to take ownership of and freedom from your decisions. For my part, I want to foster a genuine, trustworthy, funny, respectful, and nurturing atmosphere. The counseling relationship can be a private and vulnerable place. Giving you the room to forge your own identity inside our partnership is how I aim to respect this. Together, I want to develop a connection of inquiry and action.

As your therapist, I will assist you with creating that change with three key aspects. The first aspect, implementing (faith), changing, and removing all doubt. Second, incorporating positive (choice); every opportunity and every challenge confronts us with a choice, you choose either the positive or negative approach. Third, which is the most important (desire), you must have a deep hunger along with a desire for change in your life.

Our therapy sessions will be person-centered and solution-focused. You know yourself best so when confronting your beliefs, we will work on developing your purpose by discovering and defining. Are you the person you want to be? Are you living a meaningful life? Are you investing in your happiness etc? I have experience working within several areas including but not limited to Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Trauma, Adjustment disorders, and Family Conflict.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLISON

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Each person has a unique journey. Your story, your pain, your collection of struggles matters! I specialize in helping clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves and their lives. Together, we will explore your experiences and uncover the reasons behind them, so that the changes you make will be lasting. I know that reaching out for help can be daunting, but it can also bring immense relief and lead to the peace you desire.

My goal is to be a breath of fresh air to my clients. I offer an interactive, warm, and accepting approach. While I am a therapist, you can also think of me as a mindfulness mentor, stress reduction coach, or simply someone who advocates for slowing down and finding balance.

In addition to my extensive background in counseling and psychology, I bring a wealth of expertise and qualifications to my practice. As a Professor of Counseling and Psychology at the University of Bridgeport, I have a deep understanding of the field. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University, further enhancing my knowledge and skills.

To offer my clients the best possible care, I have obtained certifications in various therapeutic modalities. I am certified to teach Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills groups for both adults and adolescents through the Linehan Institute. Moreover, I am a qualified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the prestigious UCSD Center for Mindfulness. My membership in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) allows me to bring cutting-edge motivational interviewing techniques to our sessions.

Additionally, I am a trained facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) groups through COSP International. This specialized training enables me to support parents in creating secure and nurturing environments for their children. Lastly, I am certified in Tele-mental Health, harnessing the power of technology to make therapy accessible and convenient for my clients.
ALLISON'S BLOGS
ALLISON'S VIDEO ON CHANGE
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LEARN MORE ABOUT WHITNEY

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST & KDH COLLECTIVE EDUCATOR

Whitney (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whose passions and clinical practice revolve around the concepts of authenticity and acceptance. A passionate learner and educator with a background in psychology, counseling, and the arts, Whitney has a knack for communicating information in a way that holds attention, connects research to everyday life, and reaches folks from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of settings. She has a deep love for people that leads her to help them live more authentic value-driven lives in order to reach their full potential.

Whitney’s specialty areas in practice are in perinatal mental health, neurodivergence, and identity. An Autistic mother of at least one neurodivergent child (the jury’s still out on the second), Whitney finds herself naturally drawn to womxn who consider themselves to be a little bit weird. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience in working with incarcerated parents. Whitney has been an advocate for pregnant incarcerated people and their children in the local jail system, working as both a criminal justice counselor and also as a prison doula. Whitney has a way of helping marginalized and forgotten parents find their own place of freedom, flexibility, and healing.

Outside of work and parenting her own kids, Whitney is the partner of a musician husband, a lover of nature and science, and cares for her two dogs and an assortment of the weirdest plants and creatures (including carnivorous plants, a Brazilian pygmy short-tailed opossum, and a jumping spider).
WHITNEY'S IDEAL CLIENT
WHITNEY'S BLOGS
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHLEY

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Ashley is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, earning her degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe. Ashley previously completed an M.A. in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno. She focuses on individual therapy with adults and older teenagers, and sees clients in person and online.

Ashley is devoted to assisting motivated clients with anxiety disorders, BFRBs, and OCD in reclaiming control over their lives. She helps them identify the values that guide their behaviors and choices, and gain freedom from feeling trapped in cycles of fear, worry, and obsessions. Ashley adopts a collaborative approach with clients, integrating Mindfulness Techniques, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create a comprehensive and effective therapeutic experience.

She serves on the board of OCD Louisiana (an official affiliate of the International OCD Foundation), working to raise awareness about OCD and related disorders and create a supportive community in Louisiana. Ashley also co-facilitates a monthly virtual support group for those with OCD with RISE Center for OCD and Anxiety, based out of New Orleans.

In her personal life she is passionate about lifting weights, reading, thrifting, and doing a variety of art projects.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT DAMIAN

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Damian (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who holds a Master's degree from Capella University, where she was a distinguished member of the Chi Sigma Iota honor society. Her journey to helping others began by helping herself, as she lived with a brother who struggled with addiction. Recognizing the overlooked needs of children and loved ones affected by addiction, Damian felt a deep calling to give them a voice and support. She started her career as a ropes course facilitator, working closely with the Lafayette Parish District Attorney’s Office. Damian's commitment to making a difference led her to serve on the St Landry and Evangeline Parish Trafficking Board for two years, where she played a vital role in creating state programs to aid first responders in assisting trafficking victims. During her time in school, Damian also worked with grieving children and their families at the Healing House, where she currently serves as a group director. Her passion lies in helping individuals of all ages discover their positive inner voice and develop effective coping skills.

Damian's approach to therapy incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a Person-Centered approach, and a Solution-Focused approach. These techniques guide individuals in their healing journey from traumatic experiences and help them gain a better understanding of themselves, ultimately creating a more peaceful state of mind. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused CBT, offering specialized support for those on their path to healing. Additionally, Damian is a skilled play therapist, working closely with children and adolescents to enhance self-expression and self-discovery, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to navigate life's challenges. Her extensive experience includes working with clients of all ages and various disorders, allowing her to provide compassionate and empathetic care tailored to each individual's unique circumstances.

Outside of her professional life, Damian finds solace in nature. She enjoys hiking and camping adventures with her husband of 21 years, accompanied by their beloved dogs, Ziggy and Venus. As a mother of two boys, she takes pride in being an involved soccer mom. Damian also finds joy in spending time at the barn, indulging her passion for horses as an avid equestrian. Furthermore, Damian actively contributes to her community, volunteering at the local outreach center in her small town. She extends her helping hand to adolescents, the elderly, and anyone in need during challenging times.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT JESSI

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Jessi (She/Her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Minor in Child and Family Studies) and Master of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was born and raised in southern Louisiana and is proud of her Cajun heritage. She works with adults looking for assistance with managing trauma, neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, identity, and relationship issues.

She developed a passion and understanding for mental health at an early age watching her mother battle with a serious psychiatric disorder. This led to Jessi spending the last several years in community mental health, working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals in Acadiana. She has experience working with every age group as well as populations struggling with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and grief. She enjoys working with and supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ Community, as well as working with couples. She takes an integrative approach to counseling, but her favorite approaches are Gestalt and Systemic. Gestalt therapy focuses on the “whole” person, or how a person is a sum of all of the parts that make them unique. It sees the client as an individual in the present moment and how they are a blend of the emotions, mind, body, and soul with unique experiences that shape who they are. Systemic therapy focuses on the various systems that play a role in our lives, to what extent those roles shape and guide us, and how we can change those systems to better serve the client.

Jessi is a bubbly, genuine, and curious person who enjoys putting a smile on other’s faces. When she’s not assisting others with their mental health she enjoys spending time with her husband Blair and their three cats Novah, Chloe, Samurai Jack, and Moxxi the dog. She can usually be found playing video games, cooking/baking, creative writing, and working in her garden.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. She has worked in the field of early childhood for almost two decades and brings a wealth of clinical, consultative, and administrative experience into the therapy room. Lisa currently spends her days serving as a Senior Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for the Tulane Infant and Early Childhood Consultation Supports and Services (TIKES) team. She is proud to partner with early childhood professionals with the goal of improving the social, emotional, and behavioral health of young children in early learning settings.

Lisa graduated with her Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration of Humanities and Social Thought from the Louisiana Scholars’ College in 2002 and her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2005. She has had extensive training in Infant Mental Health and she is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Preschool and Youth PTSD Treatment, and Triple P Parenting. She is also an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Educator and has been trained in Trust Based Relational Intervention.

Lisa believes that PLAY is a child’s language. All behavior is communication. She meets children and families where they are, and generally allows the child to lead the therapy process. She can shift into a more directive behavior modification approach if necessary, however, she prefers non-directive child-centered play therapy. Like adults, children have big thoughts and feelings, so Lisa aims to create a space where her clients feel safe enough to work them out. She knows that the therapeutic relationship is paramount to success, so she establishes trust first and foremost. Lisa also recognizes that parents or caregivers are an instrumental part of the treatment process. She truly enjoys connecting with caregivers and providing support to create optimal outcomes for children across their home and school settings.

When she isn’t working, you might find Lisa enjoying a good book, putting together a puzzle, watching her kids on the soccer or football fields, exploring true crime, attending or even performing in a local community theatre production. You might have seen her in the role of Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music or Cousin Myrtle in The Pajama Party Murders. Life is too short not to do something that brings you joy!
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Certain therapists exclusively accept private pay, while others are credentialed with United Health Care, UMR, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Private Insurance Plans. Please note, Medicaid is not accepted here.

KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

FOUNDER OF KDH COUNSELING AND KDH COLLECTIVE

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KD BLOGS

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MONET DAVID, MS, LPC

CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF KDH COUNSELING

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MONET'S BLOGS

MONET'S EBOOK

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ISLA TURNER, MS, LPC, EMDR TRAINED

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ISLA ON EMDR FAQS

ISLA'S BLOGS

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CHRISTOPHER BROUSSARD, MS, LPC

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ALLISON BULLER, PHD, LPC, NCC

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ALLISON'S VIDEO ON CHANGE

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WHITNEY STOREY, MS, LPC, PMH-C

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WHITNEY'S IDEAL CLIENT

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ASHLEY RUSH, MS, PLPC

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DAMIAN MATT, MS, LPC

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JESSI LASALLE, MS, LPC

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LISA LAROCHELLE, MSW, LCSW-BACS

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