KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

Anxiety (2)

KD Holmes, LPC and Overachieving

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My Story of Perfectionism and Burnout

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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Overachieving cycle

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Perfectionism Burnout: Why Always Achieving Stops Working?

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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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 Anxious?

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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An image of a Roller coaster

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Learning to Ride Roller Coasters: Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

Recently, I revisited the concept of inhibitory learning, and once again, it reshaped how I understand anxiety management. There’s something...

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Trauma mental health image

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What is Trauma Therapy?

What is trauma? Many people unknowingly live with what I often call “trauma brain.” It’s an invisible force shaping their reactions, emotions, and...

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KDH explanation of mental health picture

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The Enigma of Mental Health?

Therapy is a space where people seek clarity, change, and deeper understanding of mental health concerns. These challenges often show up as...

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image  a guy looking for hope

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Conversations with An Anxious Mind

Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight, pressing on your chest, disrupting your focus, and quietly creeping into every corner of your life. It...

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Anxiety image that looks like a bomb went off

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Anxiety: Magnifying Catastrophizing Snow Balling Mind

Do I Have an Anxious Mind or any other anxiety symptoms? If that question resonates with you, it’s likely your thoughts are no strangers to constant...

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