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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Sex Education

KDH Collective | Lafayette, LA | Women's History Month

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Women's History Month with the KDH Collective

KDH Collective: Mar 11, 2025, 10:39:12 AM

It’s a striking truth: women are both the primary consumers of mental health services and the backbone of the mental health profession. Here at KDH Collective, much like the broader landscape of therapy, we’re a team predominantly comprised of women. As we recognize Women’s History Month and reflect during Women’s Mental Health Month, this reality...

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Equity in the Margins

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Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: Jan 9, 2025, 12:10:02 PM

For the oldest profession known to man, sex work remains a contentious career choice for those who engage in it. These days, sex work is more prevalent than ever before in part due to the accessibility of the internet and the minimal costs associated with the software and hardware needed to create content (though as we’ll learn, creating online...

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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.

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Therapists and Transcare: An Interview with Zach Hebert, LPC, NCC, PhD

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: Mar 1, 2024, 3:38:10 PM

One of the greatest pleasures I have in life is the friendships I’ve made along the way in my journey to becoming a therapist. Counselor Education graduate programs are often intentionally small to ensure depth of training and quality of professional development. From that comes the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a cohort aligned in...

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Navigating Gender Affirming Care and Trans Rights: An Ethical Guide

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: Jun 28, 2023, 1:00:00 PM

If you're a mental health professional, you probably took an oath to do no harm. But when it comes to working with transgender clients and navigating gender-affirming care, it can be tough to know what's ethical, what's not, and how to best support your clients' needs. You might have questions like, "How can I be an ally without overstepping my...

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Serving the LGBT Population in Therapy

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...