KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

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Are You Lost in Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Brain?

Many of the individuals I work with (myself included) are plagued by an obsessive brain. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder brains are...

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KD Holmes, LPC and Overachieving Anxiety Help

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How Did I Change My Own Overachieving Anxiety?

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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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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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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What is the Secret to Choosing a Therapist?

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

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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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