KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

KD Holmes, LPC on Overachieving

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Why Would I Want to Change Always Achieving ?

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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Holiday's Stress

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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...

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Image of KD when she was a child looking exuberant

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Why Am I so Nervous?

I’ve been called "nervous" for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, the label stuck. Looking back, I’d venture to guess that the large doses...

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An image of a Roller coaster

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Learning to Ride Roller Coasters

Recently, I relearned the concept of inhibitory learning, and once again, it reshaped the way I view certain challenges. There’s something...

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Grief and The loss of a Parent

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

Shock 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...

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KD Holmes, LPC and Trauma

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What is Trauma Brain?

Many people unknowingly live with what I call "Trauma Brain." It’s an invisible force driving their actions, emotions, and even physical symptoms,...

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puzzle-1-1

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The Enigma of Mental Health?

Therapy is a space where people seek understanding, change, and clarity for diverse challenges. Often, these challenges come in the form of symptoms,...

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2 paths-2-1

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What is the Secret to Choosing a Therapist?

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Finding the right therapist is more nuanced than selecting someone from a list. It’s a deeply personal decision...

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KD Holmes, LPC and depression treatment

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How Do I Climb Out of My Depressive Hole?

What is Depression Treatment? The word “treatment” can feel so clinical, can't it? Yet, depression, in all its shades and complexities, truly is a...

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Anxiety Treatment | Lafayette, La | KDH Counseling

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Conversations with An Anxious Mind

Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight, pressing on your chest, disrupting your thoughts, and creeping into every corner of your life. It doesn't...

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