BLOGS: FOR THERAPISTS BY THERAPISTS

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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Depression Treatment

Rough Terrain symbolizing the mental health terrain therapists must navigate

5 min read

The Complex Terrain of Suicide and Depression in Therapy

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 3, 2024, 9:17:12 PM

In the world of mental health care, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) serve a central role in supporting individuals through complex emotional and psychological challenges. As frontline clinicians, we work with depression, anxiety disorders, relationship distress, trauma, and suicidal thoughts...

Image of a tunnel symbolizing finding the way through our fear

6 min read

Confronting Suicide: An Exploration of Therapist's Fear

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 3, 2024, 9:06:47 PM

In the hushed confines of therapy rooms, where whispered truths echo and a client’s inner world unfolds, therapists often find themselves facing an unspoken adversary-fear. It is the quiet surge that arises when suicidal thoughts enter the room, when the weight of responsibility feels palpable. Many clinicians hesitate to speak openly about this...