KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

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6 min read

The Power of ERP Therapy: Overcoming OCD

Many clients ask me, “What exactly is ERP?” Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment, or ERP, may sound formal or technical, but at its core, it is a powerful behavioral framework designed to bring order to the chaos of living with...

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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) isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a real reflection of how the season can feel for many...

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KD Holmes, MS, LPC

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What is it like to be You?

Many people are curious what is counseling? I begin by trying to understand someone’s struggles, I often come back to one question: What is it like...

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What are OCD Intrusive Thoughts?

Have you ever had a thought that pops into your head uninvited and unwelcome? These experiences can show up as disturbing images, unsettling phrases,...

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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 started in graduate school, where I was...

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How is Your Sleep and Your Mental Health?

During the first session with a client—often called the intake—I always ask the same question, no matter the concern: “How is your sleep?” Sleep and...

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OCD Cycle Image- Obsessions-Anxiety-Compulsions-Relief-Repeat

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Are You Lost in Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Brain?

Many of the individuals I work with (myself included) are plagued by an obsessive brain. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder brains are...

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Lean into It!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an adventure. I’ve been consumed by the day-to-day demands of relationships, work, and family-trying to fit in...

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KD Holmes, LPC and Social Anxiety

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Did you know...I have Social Anxiety!

Many of my clients are often surprised to discover that I had social anxiety. Watching my videos or listening to me speak, you'd probably never guess...

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KD Holmes, LPC and Overachieving Anxiety Help

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How Did I Change My Own Overachieving Anxiety?

Overachieving can look like success on the outside-but internally, it often feels like pressure you can’t turn off. It’s commonly driven by anxiety:...

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