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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 perceive as their identity. Overachieving behaviors are difficult to relinquish when they bring...
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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...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 20, 2020 9:48:28 AM
I’ve been called “nervous” for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, the label stuck. Looking back now, I can see how early experiences like...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 31, 2020 11:57:55 AM
Recently, I revisited the concept of inhibitory learning, and once again, it reshaped how I understand anxiety management. There’s something...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 16, 2020 9:45:02 AM
As I am filled with shock ( the first stage of grief), it's hard to imagine that a man that looked like this, could die. I don’t think anything can...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 5, 2019 9:40:28 AM
What is trauma? Many people unknowingly live with what I often call “trauma brain.” It’s an invisible force shaping their reactions, emotions, and...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019 10:57:37 AM
Therapy is a space where people seek clarity, change, and deeper understanding of mental health concerns. These challenges often show up as...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019 10:57:17 AM
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Finding a therapist is more nuanced than selecting someone from a list. It’s a deeply personal decision that shapes...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 21, 2019 2:48:54 PM
Not just sad-but slowed down. Heavy. Disconnected from yourself, from other people, from things that used to feel meaningful. Even simple tasks can...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 5, 2019 10:03:51 AM
Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight, pressing on your chest, disrupting your focus, and quietly creeping into every corner of your life. It...
