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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2022 5:27:20 PM
Have you ever had a thought that keeps popping into your head, uninvited and unwelcome? These thoughts can manifest as disturbing images, unsettling phrases, or even visceral feelings that disrupt otherwise peaceful moments. What's important to...
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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 began in my graduate program, where I was...
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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. Obsessive brains are repetitive and stuck, living in a...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 12, 2021 7:40:07 PM
It’s been a long time since I had an adventure. I have been consumed by my day-to-day responsibilities of my relationship, work, family. I try to fit...
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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 experience social anxiety. Watching my videos or listening to me speak, you'd probably...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 23, 2021 8:48:17 AM
I wish I could say that a moment of profound inner wisdom led me to recognize the need to rein in my overachieving tendencies and gracefully begin...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 1, 2021 10:34:20 AM
Overachieving is a complex web of behaviors, personality traits, mental health challenges, historical influences, and social interactions. It’s not...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 18, 2021 3:29:17 PM
Overachieving is comprised of emotional urges, habits, and so much lost time. I was constantly consumed by the urge to achieve, while outwardly it...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 10, 2021 10:38:55 AM
This specific type of anxiety and depression can be particularly challenging to address because it feels intertwined with what many overachievers...
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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...
