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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Why Am I so Anxious?

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 that quietly shaped the question so many of us eventually ask ourselves: why am I so anxious, even when nothing obvious seems wrong? I’d venture to guess that the large doses of caffeine and chocolate I consumed probably didn’t help. I can still picture it clearly - me as a small child, clutching a...

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Learning to Ride Roller Coasters: Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

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 energizing about knowledge that invites a new perspective-a subtle shift in the lens through which a familiar problem is viewed. I credit that curiosity to my deeply rooted anthropology brain and training. It...

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

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 prepare you for the death of a parent. Whether distant or close, it leaves a mark within. I use my rational mind to remind me that this is a natural part of life. I remind myself that I did enough as a...

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What is Trauma Therapy?

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 even physical symptoms-without them realizing that unresolved trauma is driving much of their distress. Trauma therapy helps make this visible. It focuses on how overwhelming experiences live in the...

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The Enigma of Mental Health?

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 symptoms—both self-reported and observable—such as anxiety, phobias, trauma responses, depression, obsessions and compulsions, or distress tied to significant life events. Every symptom tells a story, and...

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What is the Secret to Choosing a Therapist?

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 one of the most critical relationships you'll enter-a partnership intended to guide your growth, deepen your clarity, and gain a greater understanding of yourself. Therapy, unlike seeking treatment...

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How Do I Climb Out of My Depressive Hole?

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 feel like too much, and the idea of “fixing it” can feel unclear or out of reach. Depression is not just a mood. It’s a mental health condition that affects your energy, your thoughts, your body, and...

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Conversations with An Anxious Mind

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 doesn’t only show up in big, obvious moments; it settles into the quiet ones too. Anxious thoughts can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming, drain joy from things you once enjoyed, distort your mood,...

Anxiety image that looks like a bomb went off

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Anxiety: Magnifying Catastrophizing Snow Balling Mind

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 30, 2019, 7:26:13 PM

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 “what if” scenarios and worst-case spirals. Anxiety catastrophizing is a common pattern where the mind magnifies uncertainty, jumping quickly to feared outcomes and convincing you that danger is just...

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The Never-ending Blahs

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 18, 2019, 10:56:35 AM

Depression symptoms aren't just feeling sad-it’s gripping, immobilizing, and can leave a lasting impact on quality of life.Depression symptoms often interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and motivation, which is why many people seek therapy for relief, hope, and meaningful solutions.

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