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Explore clinical perspectives written by therapists for therapists. KDH Collective brings together articles on OCD and exposure and response prevention, trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming practice, counseling ethics, and working with LGBTQIA+ clients. Our contributors connect clinical experience with questions that arise in the therapy room, from differential diagnosis and treatment planning to the therapeutic relationship.

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Serving the LGBT Population in Therapy

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Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: May 25, 2023, 3:31:21 PM

When working with clients from the LGBT community, it's important to remember your professional values and act ethically. This means following a code of conduct that respects each person’s rights and treats everyone fairly while maintaining an affirming and inclusive therapeutic stance. Being ethical and affirming when providing therapy to LGBT clients is essential in helping them feel safe, seen, heard, and understood. So how do we actually...

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Sex in the therapeutic setting

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: May 1, 2023, 10:32:09 AM

Sex-related issues are sensitive topics that may be difficult for individuals to discuss. That is why it is important for therapists to possess the necessary competency and knowledge to address such concerns in therapy. Understanding what is sex positive therapy becomes essential in this context. Sex positive therapy is an affirming, nonjudgmental...

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Thinking Differently: Demystifying Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Apr 29, 2023, 10:41:28 AM

As therapists, we encounter a vast array of clients, each bringing their own histories, insights, and emotions into the therapeutic space. Our role often requires us to navigate these complexities with empathy and understanding. Yet, one vital aspect that frequently fades into the background in clinical settings is neurodivergence. This term...

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ERP Therapy: Addressing OCD Misdiagnosis and Treatment

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 21, 2023, 8:51:52 AM

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent, unwanted obsessions and repetitive compulsions. For an obsessive compulsive therapist, understanding this cycle is central to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), obsessions are intrusive and...

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The Curse of Being a Therapist

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 13, 2023, 7:55:29 AM

Most of us join this profession because we truly want to help. To be present with another’s suffering and healing is such a powerful experience. There is so much meaning and purpose in what we do. But with all this meaning comes the other side of our work-the strain that lives within the therapist’s relationship to the work itself and to each...

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What Kind of Therapist are You?

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 28, 2022, 7:39:50 AM

I love food and the joy of flavors- hot, sweet, sour, salty with temperatures warm and cold, while having different textures with each bite. There is so much in a good meal. Therapists are the same way. We each have our own flavor, temperature, and texture, which creates our way of "doing" therapy in our offices. A good therapist has developed...

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