NEURODIVERGENCE SERIES

NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING THERAPY FOR THERAPISTS

Advanced Neurodiversity Training with CEU Credits

 

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This live online counseling training series is designed for licensed mental health professionals seeking structured, evidence-based education in neurodivergence, diagnosis, and clinical intervention.

NEURODIVERGENCE IN THE THERAPY ROOM

FEBRUARY 6, 2026

9-1:30 CST LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

4 CE DIAGNOSING HOURS NBCC APPROVED

4 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

 

This foundational counseling training introduces neurodivergence in clinical practice, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, sensory processing differences, and overlapping presentations.

Participants will:

  • Define neurodivergence within a clinical framework

  • Understand diagnostic considerations and common misdiagnoses

  • Explore lived experiences of neurodivergent clients

  • Apply neurodiversity affirming therapy principles in session

  • Develop ethical and inclusive treatment planning strategies

This course serves as an entry point into neurodiversity affirming training for therapists seeking diagnostic clarity and affirming care models.

NEURODIVERGENCE: ADHD

MARCH 20, 2026

9-12:30 CST LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

3 CE DIAGNOSING HOURS NBCC APPROVED

3 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

 

This counseling training provides a comprehensive understanding of ADHD across the lifespan.

Participants will:

  • Review DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria

  • Examine neurobiological foundations of ADHD

  • Understand executive dysfunction and interest-based nervous systems

  • Explore collaborative medication considerations

  • Develop practical therapeutic strategies

This course supports therapists seeking specialized neurodiversity affirming training for ADHD in adults and adolescents.

 

NEURODIVERGENCE: AUTISM

APRIL 17, 2026

9-1:30 CST LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

4 CE DIAGNOSING HOURS NBCC APPROVED

4 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

This neurodiversity affirming counseling training examines Autism across the lifespan, including late-diagnosed adults and marginalized populations.

Participants will:

  • Analyze limitations of traditional ASD diagnostic models

  • Examine masking and the “internalized” phenotype

  • Explore sensory processing differences

  • Apply bottom-up and top-down regulation frameworks

  • Integrate lived experience perspectives into treatment

This course strengthens therapists’ ability to provide affirming, evidence-based autism care.

NEURODIVERGENT TRAUMA: ADHD/AUTISM & DISSOCIATION

MAY 8, 2026

9-1:30 CST LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

4 CE DIAGNOSING HOURS NBCC APPROVED

4 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

This neurodiversity affirming training for therapists focuses on differential diagnosis between trauma, ADHD, autism, and dissociation.

Participants will:

  • Differential diagnosis between ADHD, autism, and trauma

  • Sensory profiles and window of tolerance mapping

  • LGBTQIA+-affirming trauma care considerations

  • ND-aligned stabilization strategies

  • Clinical screening tools and printable handouts

  • Realistic treatment planning for overlapping presentations

Clinicians frequently ask: Is this trauma, ADHD, autism, or dissociation? This training provides structured clarity.

NEURODIVERGENCE: SEX

JULY 17, 2026

9-12:30 CST LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

3 CE CLINICAL HOURS NBCC APPROVED

3 CE CLINICAL HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

This counseling training offers a neurodiversity affirming framework for sexual health in ADHD and Autistic adults.

Participants will:

  • Examine executive function and intimacy

  • Apply sensory-informed approaches

  • Address intersectionality and ethical considerations

  • Develop communication strategies for neurodivergent couples

WHY THIS NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING TRAINING FOR THERAPISTS MATTERS 

MODERN COUNSELING TRAING MUST MOVE BEYOND DEFICIT-BASED MODELS AND INCORPORATE NEUROBIOLOGICAL, SENSORY, AND LIVE EXPERIENCE PERSPECTIVES. 

THIS SERIES EQUIPS THERAPISTS WITH:

DIAGNOSTIC UNDERSTANDING

SENSORY-INFORMED STRATEGIES

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION INTERVENTIONS

NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING LANGUAGE

ETHICAL AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE 

NBCC APPROVAL

KDH COLLECTIVE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY NBCC AS AN APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER, ACEP NO. 7323. PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR NBCC CREDIT ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED. KDH COLLECTIVE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.

ASWB ACE APPROVAL

KDH COLLECTIVE PROVIDER #2506, IS APPROVED TO OFFER SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS (ASWB) APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (ACE) PROGRAM. REGULATORY BOARDS ARE THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON COURSES ACCEPTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. ACE PROVIDER APPROVAL PERIOD:. 09/30/2025 - 09/30/2026. SOCIAL WORKERS COMPLETING THIS COURSE RECEIVE 4 CLINICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.

 

MEET OUR EDUCATORS

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Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS

KDH Collective Director of Education & KDH Counselor

ASDCS BadgeWhitney (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. 

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Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

KDH Collective Educator & KDH Counseling Clinical Director

vhw5crhtye65uxn6xm198qMonet (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works in private practice serving adults. She has completed 170 hours of continuing education in sex education. She is a 2016 graduate of the ULL Counselor Education program. She has experience serving the community by providing in-home family counseling, as well as working with chronic mentally ill adults in an outpatient setting and most recently provided clinical assessments for children receiving mental health services. Monet also serves on the Pride Acadiana planning committee and is a founding member of the Acadiana Queer Collective.

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KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified

Founder of KDH Collective & KDH Counseling

KD (she/her) is a practicing therapist at KDH Counseling for the past 20 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. 

LEARN MORE FROM OUR PODCAST:

LEANING INTO THERAPY

Leaning into Neurodivergence: Autism

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP discuss neurodivergence and leaning into the nuances of identifying and supporting the autism diagnosis in the therapy setting. Monet and Whitney get into misconceptions surrounding autism, the importance of understanding neurodiversity, and the specific aspects of therapy for autistic individuals. The significance of recognizing the lived experiences of autistic people, the challenges of masking, and how traditional diagnostic frameworks can sometimes fail to capture the true essence of autism, is invaluable to fostering a working therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. 

 

Leaning into Neurodivergence: ADHD

In this podcast episode, Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, dives into one of her most passionate topics—ADHD in therapy. Drawing from her extensive training and hands-on experience, Monet sits down with Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS, to share valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life examples that demystify ADHD and neurodivergence. Together, they break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, empowering therapists with knowledge they can use in their office. This conversation provides approachable guidance to help make neurodivergence accessible, relatable, and meaningful.

Leaning into ADHD

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, and Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP share insights about ADHD and therapeutic approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding neurodiversity in therapy. Monet David leads the deep dive into discussing various topics related to ADHD, its historical context, the stigma surrounding it, and what treating ADHD means in the therapeutic context for both client and clinician. 

 

Leaning into Sensory Differences

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, and Erica Thibodeaux, MS, LPCC explore the complexities of neurodivergence and sensory profiles in therapeutic settings. KD and Erica introduce the concept of sensory profiles and their impact on neurodiverse individuals, while sharing personal anecdotes about sensory overwhelm, particularly in everyday situations. Join us for this tool-building discussion on sensory differences and mental health. 

 
9 min read

ASD SPD ADHD & Dissociation: Contributor Co-Occurrence or Misdiagnosis

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 14, 2024

Exploring the complexities of mental health, the threads of neurodivergence and dissociation weave together in...
5 min read

Hurt people hurt people? When Good Therapists Cause Harm

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Jun 5, 2024

In working with a diverse range of helping professionals, including undergraduate psychology students, fellow...
5 min read

Navigating Neurodivergence Trauma

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jun 29, 2023

For therapists, trauma-informed care is a primary focus in both training and treatment. This approach, characterized by...
5 min read

The Importance of Diversity in the Therapy Room

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 2, 2023

I often feel a sense of shame when sharing intense emotions, so I keep them to myself. Yet it is humanly impossible to...
11 min read

Autism, Addiction, and Disordered Eating (OH MY!)

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Jun 14, 2024

If you are a therapist offering Autism Therapy for a adults its important to consider disordered eating and addiciton....
5 min read

UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 20, 2023

Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is emerging as a new approach to mental health care-one that flips the script on...
6 min read

Confronting Suicide: An Exploration of Therapist's Fear

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 4, 2024

In the hushed confines of therapy rooms, where whispered truths echo and a client’s inner world unfolds, therapists...
9 min read

Toward a More Affirming Mental Health Practice

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Jun 20, 2025

As mental health therapists, we are trained to understand and address distress and to help our clients navigate their...
5 min read

The Monkey with the Stick: On AI, Mental Health, & Our Evolving Tools

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 26, 2025

My Relationship with AI: A Tool That Grows with Me Let me begin with a confession: I use AI every day. This is not a...
5 min read

Thinking Differently: Demystifying Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Apr 29, 2023

As therapists, we encounter a vast array of clients, each bringing their own histories, insights, and emotions into the...
3 min read

Neurodivergent November with KDH Collective

KDH Collective: Nov 13, 2024

The beauty of being KDH Collective-a group of neurodivergent clinicians and scholars-is that we bring both lived...
7 min read

Autistic Adults: The Clients We Haven't Learned to See

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Mar 2, 2026

Mental health professionals are trained in a way that leads us to spot the "obvious" cases of autism: the children who...
4 min read

The Invisible Threshold: Rethinking Therapy for Adult ADHD

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: Mar 2, 2026

In the modern therapy room, a specific type of clinical impasse is becoming increasingly common. It involves the client...

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KDH COLLECTIVE has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP NO. 7323. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. KDH COLLECTIVE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

We work hard to ensure the quality of our courses and educational materials. If you would like a refund, please email your request with an explanation to kd@kdholmeslpc.comwithin 48 of the live course, and we will review the refund request.

KDH Collective, 2506, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 09/30/2025-09/30/2026. 

To successfully complete this course and receive a certificate of completion / continuing education credit, participants must:

  1. Attend the full live webinar course from start to finish.

  2. Submit evaluations forms. (Completion of the evaluation is a required step before certificates are issued.)

  3. CEU certifications will be emailed within a week of attending course and completing evaluations. 

 

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