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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Therapy

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Working With KD: A Thoughtful Therapy Experience

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...

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What is it like to be You?

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...

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Lean into It!

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...

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

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...

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The Enigma of Mental Health?

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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What is the Secret to Choosing a Therapist?

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...