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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KD Holmes, LPC and Somantics

6 min read

Can the Body Treat the Mind?

Picture of KD Holmes, MS, LPC & Tyler LaFleur RN, BSN, CPT, CEP, CFMP, MLAS KD Holmes, MS, LPC & Tyler LaFleur RN, BSN, CPT, CEP, CFMP, MLAS: Sep 1, 2025, 1:35:05 PM

Conventionally, most people understand how the body operates: the brain acts as the central processor, generating commands that travel through the nervous system to move muscles or signal glands to release hormones. This process highlights themind and body connection and mental health, showing how thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses...

KDH Counseling | Chronic Illness | Therapy

4 min read

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...

feet sticking out from the foot of the bed

8 min read

How is Your Sleep and Your Mental Health?

Picture of KD Holmes, MS, LPC & Tyler LaFleur RN, BSN, CPT, CEP, CFMP, MLAS KD Holmes, MS, LPC & Tyler LaFleur RN, BSN, CPT, CEP, CFMP, MLAS: Jul 12, 2022, 11:55:49 AM

During the first session with a client—often called the intake—I always ask the same question, no matter the concern: “How is your sleep?” Sleep and mental health are deeply connected. This single detail tells me more about overall functioning than almost anything else. Sleep is a cornerstone of human health, supporting critical biological...