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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 29, 2023 2:21:46 PM
One of the core pillars of my therapeutic approach centers on adults who are caught in cycles of anxiety and depression driven by achievement...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: May 21, 2023 8:19:56 AM
Have you ever buried a dream so deeply that you’ve forgotten it was there at all? A dream that once felt so unattainable that even allowing yourself...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Apr 14, 2023 1:44:00 AM
Many people seek therapy because they feel blocked in some way-like reaching a steep cliff where the road suddenly ends and there’s no bridge in...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: May 26, 2021 10:15:56 AM
Many of my clients are often surprised to discover that I had social anxiety disorder. Watching my videos or listening to me speak, you'd probably...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 23, 2021 8:48:17 AM
I wish I could say that a moment of profound inner wisdom led me to recognize the need to rein in my overachieving tendencies and gracefully begin...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 1, 2021 10:34:20 AM
Overachieving is a complex web of behaviors, personality traits, mental health challenges, personal history, and social influences. Stopping...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 18, 2021 3:29:17 PM
Overachieving is made up of emotional urges, ingrained habits, and an incredible amount of lost time. I was constantly driven by the need to achieve,...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 10, 2021 10:38:55 AM
This specific type of anxiety and depression can be particularly challenging to address because it feels intertwined with what many overachievers...
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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...
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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...
