KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

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OCD image of contamination obsessions

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When Clean Doesn’t Feel Clean:  Changing Contamination OCD Through ERP

There’s a kind of fear that hides in the ordinary. A doorknob. A grocery cart. The memory of a word. Contamination OCD is not about being tidy—it’s...

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Image of scrupulosity OCD

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When Certainty Becomes a Cage: Religious OCD (Scrupulosity) and ERP Treatment

There’s a particular pain that comes not from sin itself, but from the fear of it. A weariness that settles into the bones, not from wrongdoing, but...

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KD Holmes, LPC, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified

7 min read

What is it Like to Work With KD?

I am told by my clients I am gentle, approachable, easy to talk to, and silly. However, working in a room with just one other person can make it...

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Cycle of a goal, anxiety, compulsive over achieving, followed by relief

5 min read

What is so Wrong with Being an Overachiever?

One of the fundamental pillars of my therapeutic approach focuses on adults who find themselves entangled in the intricate web of anxiety and...

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KDH Counseling and OCD and ERP

6 min read

The Power of ERP: Overcoming OCD through Exposure Response Prevention

Many clients ask me, “What exactly is ERP?” Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, may sound formal or technical, but at its core, it is a...

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KD Holmes, MS, LPC on Intrusive thoughts and ERP

6 min read

What is Intrusive Thinking?

Have you ever had a thought that keeps popping into your head, uninvited and unwelcome? These thoughts can manifest as disturbing images, unsettling...

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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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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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