KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

Cycle of a goal, anxiety, compulsive over achieving, followed by relief

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What is so Wrong with Being an Overachiever?

One of the fundamental pillars of my therapeutic approach focuses on adults who find themselves entangled in the intricate web of anxiety and depression, all stemming from their unwavering quest for perfection through overachieving.

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KD Holmes, LPC and Trauma Informed Therapy

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How to Overcome Trauma: Strategies for Healing

Trauma changes the brain, leaving a lasting imprint on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. It doesn’t merely exist as a distant memory;...

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KDH Counseling | Anxiety | Adventure

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Adventures in Anxiety Treatment

Have you buried a dream so deep within that you’ve forgotten it altogether? A dream that once seemed so unattainable that even thinking of it became...

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KDH Counseling | Chronic Illness | Therapy

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It's No Use Going Back to Yesterday I Was a Different Person Then

Many seek therapy because they are blocked in some way. Some blocks are like the road has ended at a steep cliff with no bridge to cross over to the...

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Neurodiversity and Neurodivergent Strenghts

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Is My Neurodivergence a Gift or a Curse?

Among the plethora of new terms circulating on social media, one that currently stands out to me is Neurodiversity. This term has not only fostered...

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KDH Counseling and OCD and ERP

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The Power of ERP: Overcoming OCD through Exposure Response Prevention

Many clients ask me, “What exactly is ERP?” Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, may sound formal or technical, but at its core, it is a...

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KDH Counseling Holiday Stress

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Mental Health and the Holidays

Surviving the Holiday Stress (a.k.a. the Zombie Apocalypse) The holidays can be a magical time, with sparkling lights, festive music, and gatherings...

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KD Holmes, MS, LPC

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What is it like to be You?

As I am trying to unpack a person's struggle I often think...What is it like to be you? What is it like to have your upbringing, to have your brain,...

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KD Holmes, MS, LPC on Intrusive thoughts and ERP

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What is Intrusive Thinking?

Have you ever had a thought that keeps popping into your head, uninvited and unwelcome? These thoughts can manifest as disturbing images, unsettling...

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Habituation illustration

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The Skinny on Treating OCD: Habituation & ILM

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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