TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA

EMDR • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) • Brainspotting — gentle, effective approaches that help your nervous system resolve stuck survival responses. In‑person in Lafayette and telehealth statewide.

WHAT TRAUMA CAN FEEL LIKE

Trauma can live in the body as startle, shutdown, and constant scanning. You might notice nightmares, intrusive memories, emotional numbing, irritability, panic, or a sense of being stuck in the past. Relationships, work, and sleep suffer. Recovery is possible—your nervous system can learn safety again.

KD HOLMES, MS, LPC OCD TRAUMA THERAPIST LAFAYETTE LA

KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED

TRAUMA-DBR & EMDR, OCD, NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING THERAPIST

K.D. works with OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, perfectionism, overachieving, PTSD and CPTSD. She is EMDR Certified, DBR trained in all 3 levels, and infuses Trauma -Informed Therapy, ERP, and DBT.

ISLA TURNER, MS, LPC EMDR TRAINED THERAPIST IN LAFAYETTE, LA

ISLA TURNER, MS, LPC, EMDR TRAINED, BTTI TRAINED

TRAUMA -EMDR, ANXIETY, OCD, NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING THERAPIST

Isla works with adolescents, adults and families with trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, communication, perfectionism and self-esteem. She uses DBT, CBT, RECBT, EMDR, ERP, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC, EMDR TRAINED BRAIN SPOTTING THERAPIST LAFAYETTE LA

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC, EMDR TRAINED

TRAUMA-BRAINSPOTTING & EMDR, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION

Brent works with adults ages 18 and up struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma using behavioral techniques, EMDR, and Brainspotting.

ALLISON BULLER, PHD, LPC DBT THERAPIST LAFAYETTE LA

ALLISON BULLER, PHD, LPC, NCC

DBT, MBCT, TRAUMA THERAPIST

Allison works with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. She is a DBT therapist, and does Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.

LISA LAROCHELLE, MSW, LCSW CHLID TRAUMA THERAPIST LAFAYETTE LA

LISA LAROCHELLE, MSW, LCSW-BACS

TRAUMA CHILD THERAPIST

Lisa works with children ages 4 and up, with anxiety, depression, and trauma using Play Therapy and directive behavior modification. She has training in Preschool and Youth PTSD Treatment, and ACE Educator (Adverse Childhood Experiences).


Mallory Gothe, MS, PLPC EMDR trained therapist in lafayette la

MALLORY GOTHE, MS, PLPC, EMDR TRAINED

TRAUMA-EMDR, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION THERAPIST

Mallory works with ages 12 through adults, with depression, anxiety, suicide, grief and loss, parent-child relationships issues, complex trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+ advocacy. She is trained in EMDR and integrates somatic modalities with talk therapy.

What’s the difference between EMDR, DBR, and Brainspotting?

EMDR follows a structured protocol with bilateral stimulation. DBR gently tracks orienting tension and the deep sequence around shock/attachment pain. Brainspotting uses fixed eye positions to access and process subcortical activation.

 

How do you decide which method to use?

Each approach is effective, so your therapist will use the methods they are trained in. 

Will trauma therapy make me feel worse?

Our pacing is collaborative. We’ll build stabilization skills first and titrate exposure so you stay within your window of tolerance. DBT skills are perfect for stabilization.

Do you coordinate with medication providers?

Yes—our in‑house medical provider can evaluate and prescribe when appropriate, coordinating with your therapist.

Do you offer telehealth for trauma therapy?

Yes, for eligible Louisiana residents. We adapt methods (e.g., remote bilateral stimulation, resourcing) for online sessions.

BIOLOGY OF THE BRAIN & MENTAL HEALTH

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC delve into the world of the brain, and how a deeper understanding of its biological workings can provide invaluable insights into anxiety and mental health.

 

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