KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

Explore KD Holmes's articles on trauma, OCD, anxiety, relationships, and the connection between mind and body. This collection includes reflections on EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, boundaries, perfectionism, and the questions people bring into therapy.

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Grief

KD' s father holding a massive Louisiana crab

5 min read

A Lesson on Water Moccasins : Coping With Grief

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 11, 2024, 3:41:50 PM

The sorrow over my father’s death still lingers-a deep ache in my heart that rises with reminders. Today is one of those days, the anniversary of his passing. The grieving process isn’t linear or time-bound; it unfolds quietly, returning in moments like this, when memory and meaning intertwine. Learning how to cope with grief takes time and...

Suicide and Depression | KD Holmes, LPC | KDH Counseling

6 min read

Suicide Loss in Families: Understanding Tragedy

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 2, 2023, 4:15:54 PM

One of my most cherished memories of my grandfather, Pappa Joe, is the day we all gathered and ended up breakdancing together-my grandmother included. As a child, I remember him as patient and playful, with a laugh so infectious it could fill an entire room. Holding onto moments like these is part of how I continue to honor him, even as I navigate...

KDH Counseling | Chronic Illness | Therapy

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It's No Use Going Back to Yesterday I Was a Different Person Then

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED 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 sight. Sometimes these blocks are rooted in emotional pain or traumatic life experiences, but other times they stem from underlying health concerns. Understanding the Mental in health is essential when...

KD and father on a boat

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Lean into It!

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jul 12, 2021, 7:40:07 PM

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an adventure. I’ve been consumed by the day-to-day demands of relationships, work, and family-trying to fit in all the things that matter. I call this living an intentional, values-driven life. Sounds peaceful, right? In reality, it’s often filled with internal pressure and constant motion, especially when...

KD Holmes, LPC and Overachieving

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My Story of Perfectionism and Burnout

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED 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, and from the outside, it often looked like I was thriving. But internally, the cost was steep. What I didn’t realize at the time was that this cycle was slowly leading me toward perfectionism...

Grief and The loss of a Parent

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.....And Just Like That, He Was Gone

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 16, 2020, 9:45:02 AM

As I am filled with shock ( the first stage of grief), it's hard to imagine that a man that looked like this, could die. I don’t think anything can prepare you for the death of a parent. Whether distant or close, it leaves a mark within. I use my rational mind to remind me that this is a natural part of life. I remind myself that I did enough as a...