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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OCD (2)

Habituation illustration

6 min read

The Skinny on Treating OCD: Habituation & ILM

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED 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...

OCD Cycle Image- Obsessions-Anxiety-Compulsions-Relief-Repeat

4 min read

Are You Lost in Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Brain?

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED 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...

KDH explanation of mental health picture

7 min read

The Enigma of Mental Health?

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019, 10:57:37 AM

Therapy is a space where people seek clarity, change, and deeper understanding of mental health concerns. These challenges often show up as symptoms—both self-reported and observable—such as anxiety, phobias, trauma responses, depression, obsessions and compulsions, or distress tied to significant life events. Every symptom tells a story, and...

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