Ashley Rush, MS, PLPC

09/18/2025

According to the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) the FIRST LINE treatments of OCD are Exposure and Respose Prevention (ERP), medication, or a combination of the two. Talk therapy, EMDR, Psychoanalytic treatments, Life Coaching, etc are NOT recommended for OCD. See https://iocdf.org/ocd-treatment-guide/ for more information on proven treatments (and treatments to avoid).

09/09/2025

Awesome virtual and in person event from Habit Aware--

THE GREAT BFRB GET-TOGETHER!

What can you expect?

🧠 Expert panels with professionals who truly understand BFRBs (not just surface-level advice)
⚡ Lightning talks from people with lived experience – real stories, real struggles, real hope
🫶 Connection spaces where you can meet others who actually get it
📹 Full recordings so you can watch later... or again and again
↔️ Options: attend virtually or join a watch group in select cities

This event is perfect for:

👩‍💼 Adults
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents
🧒 Kids 12+ (especially the shorter Lightning Talks)
👩‍⚕️ Treatment Professionals (plus – 7 CE credits available through the MO State Board for both the live session and recordings!)

This is the first year that HabitAware is hosting an event like this (with proceeds supporting BFRB NFPs)
And It’s just the start!
https://habitaware.com/pages/the-great-bfrb-get-together

09/06/2025

Behind the Scenes shared this group with us, and we wanted to share it with you! A support group for siblings of those with OCD, meeting the first Monday each month, at 7pm Central. What a great resource, Austin!

09/03/2025

New blog post- Meet Eva Pesta, OCD Louisiana volunteer!

https://ocdlouisiana.org/2025/08/meet-eva-pesta-ocd-louisiana-volunteer

08/11/2025

OCD doesn’t discriminate—it affects people of all races at similar rates. It can take 14 to 17 years for an adult to be diagnosed with OCD. It can take even longer for African Americans to be diagnosed with OCD and receive specialized treatment. Black individuals are often underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or improperly medicated.

Many face barriers like:
• Being misdiagnosed with psychotic disorders
• Limited access to culturally informed care
• Stigma around mental health in the community
• Underrepresentation in OCD research

We need more awareness, more accurate diagnoses, and more representation. If you or someone you love is struggling with intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and/or compulsions, know that help exists 💛

08/07/2025

OCD comes in many subtypes. Here are some of the more common subtypes I often see in my office.

08/03/2025

07/24/2025

From picking to pulling—Ashley’s got the scoop on BFRBs.
Read her blog right here📖⬇️
https://www.kdholmeslpc.com/ashley-rush-ms-plpc/how-much-do-you-know-about-bfrbs

07/22/2025

KDH provides medication management and therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, Adult diagnosed Autism for children-adults in Lafayette, La.

07/15/2025

OCD Louisiana’s 2025 OCD walk will be in November this year! Hope to see you there!

We hope to see you at our 2025 OCD Walk in New Orleans! Stay tuned for more details to come!

06/22/2025

Consider participating in this study on how OCD is impacted by sociocultural factors by the Baylor College of Medicine, open to any U.S. adult who has ever had OCD, even if currently in remission.

https://bcmpsych.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LdbaR2yrj0oV7g

06/11/2025

Whitney hits on 5 different characteristics of how Autistic burnout is different from classic burn out. It’s not just something rest or a vacation can fix. Once you understand how it is different you can better understand yourself and how to combat Autistic burnout! Read Whitney’s blog today to gain more insight!
Link: https://www.kdholmeslpc.com/whitney/autistic-burnout