Leaning into Therapy

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss ADHD and Trauma -- how a trauma response may be misconstrued as overstimulation, breaking down the similarities and differences of these two symptoms, and how ADHD and Trauma present in the therapy room. Is it Trauma, is it ADHD, is it Both? And what is the best treatment?

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Brynne Angelle, LCSW walk through the nuances of trauma treatment, exploring different approaches to therapeutic intervention, and discovering new aspects to trauma work that bring fresh perspective into the therapy room.

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP interviews Lisa LaRochelle, MSW, LCSW-BACS about her foundational work in social services, her passion for working with children and her specialization in PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy).

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss Monet's upcoming class with KDH Collective: Sounds Gay - I'm In! Monet discusses her passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ population, the nuance of the class context, and what clinicians can expect to learn. Learn more about Monet's class here! LGBTQ+ Mental Health Ethics Webinar | Earn CE Hours | KDH Colle...

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP and KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified discuss KD's upcoming ERP Class with KDH Collective . KD and Monet explore who may be the ideal clinician for this type of training, the training protocols, and how this benefits clinician's continued education and their clients!

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, BTTI Trained and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS discuss KD's expertise in OCD treatment, and comorbidities that effect treatment progress. Check out KD's upcoming class!https://kdhcollective.kdholmeslpc.com/en-us/the-art-of-exposure-and-response-prevention

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS discuss ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) the gold-standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP is also used for anxiety, phobias, and related conditions. Check out KD's upcoming training on the Art of ERP! https://kdhcollective.kdholmeslpc.com/en-us/the-art-of-exposure-and-response-prevention

In this episode of Leaning into Therapy, KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, BTTI Trained, and Amy Bordelon, MSN, PMHNP-BC discuss medication prescription, medication management, and how gene testing can often be the answer to getting the most out of medication management when it comes to options for mental health treatment. Want to know more? Check out our website at: KDH Collective LCSW & LP...

On this episode of Leaning into Therapy, Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS and Brent Nicolini, MS, LPC, LAC discuss taking a direct approach to therapeutic intervention, and what that looks like in the therapy room for both clinician and client.

In this episode of Leaning into Therapy, Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP and John-Michael Bellard, APRN, PMHNP-C discuss the collaborative approach between therapy and medication prescription and management, and empowering potential patients to make the best decisions for their treatment.

In this episode of Leaning into Therapy, KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified and Dr. Allison Buller, PHD, LPC, NCC discuss complex cases in the therapy room, and treating autism in high-masking individuals.

On this episode of Leaning into Therapy, Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss their upcoming class with KDH Collective. This course offers mental health professionals a neurodiversity-affirming framework for addressing sexual health in clients with ADHD and/or Adult diagnosed Autism. We will explore how common neurodivergent traits impact sexual expression, in...

In this episode of Leaning into Therapy, Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss working with the queer community in the therapy room and what that means for the rest of this year and the future. Check out Monet's upcoming class at https://kdhcollective.kdholmeslpc.com/

Need some tips on your sleep hygiene? Join Whitney Storey MS, LPC, ASDCS for some short stuff on sleep!

Have you flipped your lid recently? That's okay, we do it all the time! Join Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS for this short stuff on the Limbic System.

In this episode, KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, BTTI Trained, and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS, discuss what it means to be a part of a neurodiversity-affirming practice and their methods for approaching neurodiversity in the therapy room.

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, BTTI Trained and Paula Cormier, MS, LPC-S, LAC discuss Paula having recently joined the KDH Counseling team, what populations she likes to work with, and her interests and philosophy behind her work.

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, Clinical Director of KDH Counseling, KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, BTTI Trained, and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS, Educational Director of KDH Collective, come together to discuss what sets KDH Counseling and KDH Collective apart from other practices, why the inclusivity and diversity of practice is its strength, and what they enjoy about working with their...

Join KD Holmes, MS, LPC and Brynne Angelle, LCSW, as they dive into the nuances of Narcissistic Abuse. Brynne clarifies narcissism by separating everyday traits from a persistent, cross-context pattern of entitlement, impaired empathy, admiration dependence, and inflexibility. Maps overt and subtler forms, shows why partners misread love bombing, and distinguishes NPD from borderline by the core n...

In this podcast: Monet David, MS, LPC, KD Holmes, MS, LPC, and Whitney Storey, MS, LPC discuss discomfort in the therapy room and how this is a part of therapy.  Clients and therapists struggle to promote this idea in therapy even though this concept produces the best outcomes.  

In this video podcast episode, KD Holmes interviews Brynne Angelle, co-creator of The Ties That Bind: Understanding the Narcissistic Personality, the first course in a four-part continuing education series. Although co-presenter Marielle Babb is not present, Brynne offers clinical insight into why a clear understanding of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is crucial for supporting clients re...

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss neurodivergence and leaning into the nuances of identifying and supporting the autism diagnosis in the therapy setting. Monet and Whitney get into misconceptions surrounding autism, the importance of understanding neurodiversity, and the specific aspects of therapy for autistic individuals. The significance of recognizing the liv...

In this video, Monet David interviews KD Holmes about  her blog  on building therapist confidence in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through consultation, education, and support. KD explains the emotional challenges therapists face in ERP and how confidence, gained through peer support and education, improves client outcomes and strengthens the therapeutic relationship, helping clients mana...

Join us this summer for an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program designed to help you break the cycle of anxiety, depression, and overthinking. MBCT combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques, teaching you to observe your thoughts without judgment and respond to stress with clarity and calm. Unlike traditional talk therapy, MBCT focuses on awareness rather...

KD Holmes, MS, LPC and Brynne Angelle, LCSW, discuss complex cases of trauma, and how to identify dissociation in the therapy room, with a continuing goal towards stabilization.