KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED

KD Holmes, LPC has been a therapist for 16 years working with anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, and trauma.

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The Power of ERP Therapy: Overcoming OCD

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 2, 2023, 11:06:10 AM

Many clients ask me, “What exactly is ERP?” Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment, or ERP, may sound formal or technical, but at its core, it is a powerful behavioral framework designed to bring order to the chaos of living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Imagine OCD as a relentless cycle of obsessions and compulsions, continuing without pause. ERP steps in as a guide to stop the cycle, creating clarity.

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Mental Health and the Holidays

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 2, 2022, 8:33:24 AM

Surviving the Holiday Stress (a.k.a. the Zombie Apocalypse) isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a real reflection of how the season can feel for many people. While the holidays are often portrayed as magical, filled with sparkling lights, festive music, and joyful gatherings, the reality can be very different. Beneath the twinkling decorations,holiday...

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What is it like to be You?

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 31, 2022, 4:31:44 PM

Many people are curious what is counseling? I begin by trying to understand someone’s struggles, I often come back to one question: What is it like to be you? What is it like to grow up with your experiences, to live in your brain, and to navigate the world in your own way? For better or worse, we are shaped by our genetics, our environments, and...

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What are OCD Intrusive Thoughts?

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2022, 5:27:20 PM

Have you ever had a thought that pops into your head uninvited and unwelcome? These experiences can show up as disturbing images, unsettling phrases, or even visceral sensations that interrupt otherwise peaceful moments. What’s important to understand is that intrusive thoughts in OCD are not rooted in hidden desires or secret wishes to act on...

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The Skinny on Treating OCD: Habituation & ILM

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2022, 12:22:00 PM

I began working with individuals who have OCD about 10 to 12 years ago. My journey into understanding OCD started in graduate school, where I was introduced to the basics of the disorder. At the time, though, my understanding of OCD symptoms and treatment was limited. OCD treatment requires specialized training, particularly around concepts like...

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Are You Lost in Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Brain?

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2021, 10:11:26 AM

Many of the individuals I work with (myself included) are plagued by an obsessive brain. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder brains are repetitive and stuck, living in a rabbit hole of thinking that leads to nowhere but feels real to the sufferer. These individuals are often diagnosed with OCD, which is composed of obsessions followed by...

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Lean into It!

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 12, 2021, 7:40:07 PM

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an adventure. I’ve been consumed by the day-to-day demands of relationships, work, and family-trying to fit in all the things that matter. I call this living an intentional, values-driven life. Sounds peaceful, right? In reality, it’s often filled with internal pressure and constant motion, especially when...

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Did you know...I have Social Anxiety!

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: May 26, 2021, 10:15:56 AM

Many of my clients are often surprised to discover that I had social anxiety. Watching my videos or listening to me speak, you'd probably never guess that being around groups of unfamiliar people can feel overwhelming. But the truth is, social anxiety is a part of my life-one that I’ve learned to recognize, manage, and continuously challenge.

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My Story of Perfectionism and Burnout

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 18, 2021, 3:29:17 PM

Overachieving is made up of emotional urges, ingrained habits, and an incredible amount of lost time. I was constantly driven by the need to achieve, and from the outside, it often looked like I was thriving. But internally, the cost was steep. What I didn’t realize at the time was that this cycle was slowly leading me toward perfectionism...

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Laughing and Crying Through the Holidays

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 24, 2020, 9:30:53 AM

The holiday season can be a magical time filled with laughter, joy, and cherished traditions. However, beneath the surface of all the joy and celebration, it also brings its own set of unique challenges. Between the pressure to create the "perfect" holiday experience, financial stress, family dynamics, and the sheer busyness of the season, it’s no...

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