KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

Explore KD Holmes's articles on trauma, OCD, anxiety, relationships, and the connection between mind and body. This collection includes reflections on EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, boundaries, perfectionism, and the questions people bring into therapy.

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Adult Diagnosed Autism

Image of CPTSD and problems associated with it

6 min read

Complex PTSD: When Trauma Is How Your Body Learned to Survive

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 7, 2026, 5:40:08 PM

Many new people come into my office asking the same question: Why am I not getting better? For many people, the missing piece is complex PTSD vs PTSD. My practice has a way of becoming a landing place for people who feel stuck-people who’ve already tried therapy. I don’t know if it’s decades of experience, a deep respect for human complexity, or...

Neurodivergent brain with a heart in the middle

7 min read

The Fundamentals of Neurodivergent Mental Health

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 29, 2024, 3:00:53 PM

After 48 years and countless therapists, I’ve begun to challenge many of the traditional narratives surrounding mental health. Therapy often starts with unpacking feelings and revisiting trauma, as if those pieces alone hold the key to getting better. And while I deeply value the power of trauma work-approaches like DBR, which helped me release...

Neurodiversity and Neurodivergent Strenghts

4 min read

Is My Neurodivergence a Gift or a Curse?

KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Mar 6, 2023, 9:34:52 AM

You might have noticed parts of yourself that don’t quite fit how the world expects you to think, focus, or respond. These are often referred to as neurodivergent traits-patterns in how the brain processes information, attention, and sensory experiences. They can show up in conditions like ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, but many...