Jessi LaSalle, MS, LPC

Discover articles by Jessi LaSalle, MS, LPC, focused on trauma-informed, inclusive mental health care for neurodivergent, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ clients seeking practical tools for healing and resilience. Jessi’s writing explores what affirming support can look like, including respect for a person’s identity, curiosity about their experience, and a nonjudgmental space to talk. The article below discusses LGBTQ+ mental health resources, minority stress, supportive communities, and ways to approach the search for inclusive care. Open the full post to explore these topics and its linked resources. For current information about KDH Counseling’s services in Lafayette, Louisiana, visit the practice’s therapy pages or contact the team.

Image of building blocks building upon each other like ethics

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The Significance of Ethics for Mental Health Professionals

Jessi LaSalle, MS, LPC: Jul 18, 2024, 4:30:59 PM

Exploring the critical role that ethics play in the field of mental health and the impact it has on both professionals and their clients. For the sake of this blog, we will be referencing the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Code of Ethics.

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Clinical Insights into LGBTQ+ Counseling

Jessi LaSalle, MS, LPC: May 22, 2024, 2:29:28 PM

Discover clinical approaches and skills for effectiveLGBT counseling when working with LGBTQ populations in therapy sessions.