TRAUMA THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA THAT HONORS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

At KDH Counseling, trauma therapy is grounded in the understanding that trauma lives not just in memory, but in the nervous system. Trauma responses are not signs of weakness — they are adaptive survival responses shaped by overwhelming experiences, chronic stress, or repeated exposure to threat.

Our clinicians provide trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults, supporting individuals who experience PTSD, developmental trauma, medical trauma, relational trauma, and other trauma-related patterns.

WHAT TRAUMA AND PTSD CAN LOOK LIKE

Trauma does not always result from a single catastrophic event. For many people, trauma develops through repeated experiences of fear, helplessness, neglect, or emotional overwhelm. These experiences can shape how the nervous system responds long after the danger has passed.

Trauma-related symptoms may include hypervigilance, emotional numbness, intrusive memories, dissociation, sleep disruption, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being “on edge” or unsafe.

TRAUMA THERAPY APPROACHES WE USE:

Trauma therapy emphasizes choice, pacing, collaboration, and respect for each person’s capacity. Our clinicians draw from evidence-based approaches like EMDR, DBR, and Brainspotting for trauma reprocessing and trauma informed approaches like DBT that support nervous system regulation and integration rather than overwhelm.

Approaches are always tailored to the individual rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.

EMDR THERAPISTS & TRAUMA THERAPISTS IN LAFAYETTE, LA

Real people. Specialized training. Collaborative care

Trauma can shape how people relate to themselves and the world, often without conscious awareness. Trauma therapy offers a path toward increased safety, flexibility, and choice — allowing the nervous system to move out of survival mode and into connection and agency.

If you’re considering trauma therapy, our team is here to support you with care that is paced, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

KD HOLMES, MS, LPC OCD TRAUMA THERAPIST LAFAYETTE LA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Fees, Insurance,
& Scheduling

Certain counselors exclusively accept private pay, while others are credentialed with United Health Care, UMR, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Private Insurance Plans. HSA/FSA accepted. 

Please note, Medicaid is not accepted here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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