TRAUMA THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA THAT IS GUIDED BY YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

Trauma therapy in Lafayette, Louisiana helps individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, and ongoing emotional distress find stability and relief.  At KDH Counseling our licensed therapists specialize in trauma, OCD, and anxiety  and use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBR, and BSP.

If you’re considering trauma therapy, our team provides care that is paced, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based practice to support long-term recovery and stability.

PTSD Therapy and Complex Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy can support individuals experiencing both PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD). PTSD is often linked to a specific event, while complex trauma develops over time-often in relationships where safety, trust, or stability were disrupted.

Symptoms may include persistent anxiety, emotional dysregulation, difficulty trusting others, shame, identity confusion, or cycles of overwhelm and shutdown. Treatment is tailored to each person’s nervous system and life experience, focusing on stabilization, processing, and integration at a pace that feels manageable.

Signs You May Benefit from Trauma Therapy

You may benefit from trauma therapy if you notice patterns that feel difficult to control or fully understand, such as:

  • Feeling constantly on edge, anxious, or unsafe

  • Emotional numbness or difficulty connecting with others

  • Intrusive thoughts, memories, or nightmares

  • Avoidance of people, places, or situations

  • Sudden shutdown, dissociation, or “spacing out”

  • Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships

  • Strong reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation

These responses are often the nervous system’s way of trying to protect you, even when the original danger has passed. 

In some cases, neurodivergent traits associated with ADHD or autism can present in ways that overlap with trauma responses, and can contribute to misdiagnosis, or to overlooking how these experiences may interact with and shape one another.

Types of Trauma Therapy We Use

We provide trauma therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety-related conditions.

We use approaches such as:

Treatment is paced collaboratively, with a focus on safety, nervous system regulation, and long-term integration.

What to Expect from Trauma Counseling

At KDH Counseling, trauma therapy is designed to be collaborative, structured, and responsive to your individual needs.

The process typically begins with an initial consultation to understand your history, current symptoms, and goals. From there, your therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based approaches.

Sessions focus on building stability, developing regulation skills, and gradually processing experiences in a way that does not feel overwhelming. Therapy is available in person in Lafayette and through telehealth across Louisiana.

Trauma Therapists

Real people. Specialized training. Collaborative care

Our trauma therapists are licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches for PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety. Our team works collaboratively to create a treatment plan that supports long-term recovery and stability.

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.

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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