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ASD SPD ADHD & Dissociation: Contributor Co-Occurrence or Misdiagnosis
Exploring the complexities of mental health, the threads of neurodivergence and dissociation weave together in...
Neurodivergence refers to individuals whose brains function differently, including those with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, Sensory Processing Disorders, and many other differences. It is common but often misunderstood, with many associated features and misdiagnoses. Mental health clinicians should understand neurodivergence in therapy to effectively work with clients. This webinar offers an introduction and focuses on diagnosis and working with neurodivergent clients in therapy.
Whitney Storey, MS, LPC
KDH EDUCATOR & KDH Counselor
Whitney (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Senior Instructor of Psychology, therapist at KDH Counseling, and lifelong learner. With a Master of Science in Psychology and an additional Master of Science in Counselor Education. Whitney specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping individuals live value-driven lives to reach their full potential. With a decade of experience, she focuses on parenting, motherhood, perinatal mental health, identity, and incarceration. As a neurodivergent counselor and mother, her radical self-acceptance guides her unconditional positive regard for the people she interacts with daily.
KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified
Founder of KDH Collective & KDH Counseling
KD is a practicing therapist at KDH Counseling for the past 16 years. She specializes in Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, OCD, and PTSD. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and trained in BTTI for OCD treatment. KD utilizes biology as a foundation to guide behavioral approaches to mental health treatment, using DBT, RODBT, and ERP to address issues through tangible steps. Trauma reprocessing techniques like EMDR, IMTT, and Deep Brain Reorienting are valuable tools to transform the nervous system and address trauma responses. The wisdom of biology, practitioner experience, data, and protocols lead to the best outcomes for clients and professional development.
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