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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2022, 12:22:00 PM
I began working with individuals who have OCD about 10 to 12 years ago. My journey into understanding OCD started in graduate school, where I was introduced to the basics of the disorder. At the time, though, my understanding of OCD symptoms and treatment was limited. OCD treatment requires specialized training, particularly around concepts like...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 25, 2021, 10:11:26 AM
Many of the individuals I work with (myself included) are plagued by an obsessive brain. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder brains are repetitive and stuck, living in a rabbit hole of thinking that leads to nowhere but feels real to the sufferer. These individuals are often diagnosed with OCD, which is composed of obsessions followed by...
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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 that quietly shaped the question so many of us eventually ask ourselves: why am I so anxious, even when nothing obvious seems wrong? I’d venture to guess that the large doses of caffeine and chocolate I...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 31, 2020, 11:57:55 AM
Recently, I revisited the concept of inhibitory learning, and once again, it reshaped how I understand anxiety management. There’s something energizing about knowledge that invites a new perspective-a subtle shift in the lens through which a familiar problem is viewed. I credit that curiosity to my deeply rooted anthropology brain and training. It...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019, 10:57:17 AM
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 one of the most critical relationships you'll enter-a partnership intended to guide your growth, deepen your clarity, and gain a greater understanding of yourself. Therapy, unlike seeking treatment...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 5, 2019, 10:03:51 AM
Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight, pressing on your chest, disrupting your focus, and quietly creeping into every corner of your life. It doesn’t only show up in big, obvious moments; it settles into the quiet ones too. Anxious thoughts can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming, drain joy from things you once enjoyed, distort your mood,...
