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Autism, Addiction, and Disordered Eating (OH MY!)
When consulting with mental and physical health clinicians, a disconnect exists between clinical expectations and the...
Whitney (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor at KDH Counseling, a Senior Instructor of Psychology, and a life-long learner with insatiable curiosity. She has a knack for communicating information in a way that holds attention, connects theory to everyday life, and reaches learners from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of settings. She has a deep love for people that leads her to help them live more value-driven lives in order to reach their full potential. She has a decade of practice in working in the specialties of parenting and 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 on a daily basis.In addition to her education and licensing, Whitney holds certifications in kink and marginalized orientations, perinatal mental health (PMH-C), and criminal justice counseling.
KD is a practicing therapist over the past 16 years at KDH Counseling. She has worked extensively with all Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She is passionate about providing training for therapists specifically in areas where biology shapes mental health. She and her staff believe that practicing evidence-based approaches is essential to treating our clients and providing the best quality of care, which leads to the best outcomes. KD Holmes enjoys using biology as a foundation to guide behavioral approaches to treating mental health issues. The wisdom of the biology of the nervous system, other practitioner's experience, collected data, and developed protocols provides the best outcomes for our clients and for the development of our profession. We never stop learning and this insatiable quest for learning continues to shape who she is as a therapist and as an educator.
Jun 14, 2024 by Whitney Storey, LPC, PMH-C
When consulting with mental and physical health clinicians, a disconnect exists between clinical expectations and the...
Oct 1, 2023 by KD Holmes, LPC
As I delve into the world of Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy, I find myself questioning my personal approach to this...
Sep 20, 2023 by KD Holmes, LPC
Neurodiversity affirming therapy is a relatively new approach to mental health care that seeks to celebrate and embrace...
Jun 29, 2023 by KD Holmes, LPC
As a therapist, one of the most important things we can do for our clients is to provide trauma-informed care, and it...
Jun 29, 2023 by KD & Marielle
Trauma is a word that has been gaining more attention and importance in our society and in the therapy treatment world....
Apr 29, 2023 by KD Holmes, LPC
As therapists, we often see a wide range of clients with varying backgrounds and experiences. However, one aspect that...