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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Relationships

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7 min read

Working With KD: A Thoughtful Therapy Experience

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Mar 10, 2024, 10:09:18 AM

Clients often describe me as gentle, approachable, easy to talk to, and even a little silly. And while those qualities matter, the therapy experience is shaped by more than warmth alone. Sitting in a room with one other person can make it difficult to objectively see who we are as ERP therapists, especially when we’re trained to be nurturing by...

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...

KD Holmes, MS, LPC

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What is it like to be You?

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 31, 2022, 4:31:44 PM

Many people are curious what is counseling? I begin by trying to understand someone’s struggles, I often come back to one question: What is it like to be you? What is it like to grow up with your experiences, to live in your brain, and to navigate the world in your own way? For better or worse, we are shaped by our genetics, our environments, and...

KD and father on a boat

8 min read

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...

Holiday's Stress

6 min read

Laughing and Crying Through the Holidays

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 24, 2020, 9:30:53 AM

The holiday season can be a magical time filled with laughter, joy, and cherished traditions. However, beneath the surface of all the joy and celebration, it also brings its own set of unique challenges. Between the pressure to create the "perfect" holiday experience, financial stress, family dynamics, and the sheer busyness of the season, it’s no...

Grief and The loss of a Parent

4 min read

.....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...