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.

Holiday's Stress

6 min read

Laughing and Crying Through the Holidays

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"...

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Image of KD when she was a child looking exuberant

5 min read

Why Am I so Anxious?

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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An image of a Roller coaster

5 min read

Learning to Ride Roller Coasters: Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

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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Grief and The loss of a Parent

4 min read

.....And Just Like That, He Was Gone

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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Trauma mental health image

6 min read

What is Trauma Therapy?

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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KDH explanation of mental health picture

7 min read

The Enigma of Mental Health?

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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2 paths to describe choices in therapists

5 min read

What is the Secret to Choosing a Therapist?

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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a man climbing out of whole

6 min read

How Do I Climb Out of My Depressive Hole?

What is therapy for Depression? The common words “coping” can feel so clinical, can't it? Yet, depression, in all its shades and complexities, truly...

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image  a guy looking for hope

6 min read

Conversations with An Anxious Mind

Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight, pressing on your chest, disrupting your focus, and quietly creeping into every corner of your life. It...

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Anxiety image that looks like a bomb went off

7 min read

Anxiety: Magnifying Catastrophizing Snow Balling Mind

Do I Have an Anxious Mind or any other anxiety symptoms? If that question resonates with you, it’s likely your thoughts are no strangers to constant...

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