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Trauma

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Stuck in Survival Mode? What Trauma Responses Feel Like and How Therapy Helps

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Apr 3, 2026, 4:40:34 PM

There are moments when your body reacts before you can think. Your chest tightens. Your breath shortens. Your mind tries to catch up to something that feels real. And somewhere inside, there is a quiet question: Why am I reacting like this? (Your feelings do not fit the facts.) This is sometimes years after a traumatic event. So how did this...

Trauma Trauma Treatment Trauma Informed Therapy
Visualize a mesmerizing network of brain neurons, intricately woven and pulsating with vibrant flashes of electric blue and soft golden hues. The scene is set in a dimly lit, abstract space that enhances the ethereal glow of the neurons, casting gentle shadows that dance across the background. A sense of tranquility permeates the atmosphere, inviting viewers to explore the profound connection between mind and movement. The art style blends realism with a touch of surrealism, creating an immersive experience that captivates the imagination.

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What Is EMDR Therapy? How It Works and Helps Your Brain Heal From Trauma

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Mar 24, 2026, 10:11:02 AM

What Is EMDR Therapy? A nervous-system healing that starts with how humans process fear. People often arrive in therapy acutely aware of their current symptoms. They know their trauma history or at least know what happened, but they may not understand why their body still reacts as if the danger is present. They can tell the story clearly. They’ve...

Trauma Trauma Treatment Anxiety Treatment
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Is it Teen Angst or a Mental Health Issue?

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Jan 29, 2026, 7:01:51 AM

This is a question parents often ask when they call to set up an appointment for their teen. Teenagers are often emotional, "difficult" to be around, isolate in their rooms, and with today's social media epidemic - they tend to "always" be on their phones. Some of these are normal developmental issues, i.e. teen angst, however some are indicators...

Depression Children Teens Trauma
Brain, centered on the image, and lit up with blue light. Strings of pink electricity coming from the brain and to the edges of the image.

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What Is Brainspotting and How It Can Help?

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC: Oct 13, 2025, 1:53:58 PM

Discover how Brainspotting vs EMDR can be used more efficiently to work with trauma. What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting (BSP) therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that uses specific eye positions to facilitate the processing of trauma and other forms of psychological distress. Developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003, this technique operates...

Trauma Trauma Treatment Anxiety Treatment EMDR
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Addiction and the Change Process

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC: Jun 4, 2025, 2:16:13 PM

Addiction is one of those words that carries a heavy weight, often misunderstood and loaded with judgment. I’ve been asked countless times, “What is addiction?” and there’s never a simple answer-because addiction itself is anything but simple. It’s a complex experience with many faces, touching the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding addiction...

Depression Anxiety Trauma Therapy Substance Abuse
BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC, EMDR TRAINED

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Who am I, and how the hell did I get here?

BRENT NICOLINI, MS, LPC, LAC: Jan 14, 2025, 4:53:46 PM

“Who am I, and how the hell did I get here?” Life has a way of pushing us toward answers we didn’t know we needed. For me, the search for who I am and where I’m headed became a necessity born from profound change, including overcoming addiction and shaping my addiction counselor identity. This is how I became a substance abuse therapist.

Trauma Therapy Substance Abuse Trauma Treatment