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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Women

Venn Diagram of success, female experience, and mental health

6 min read

Navigating Success Through the Lens of Women’s Mental Health

Picture of KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Mar 20, 2024, 8:02:54 AM

In today’s fast-paced and often unrelenting world-where success is measured by tangible achievements and milestones-it’s essential to center an aspect that is frequently overlooked: successful women’s mental health. For women navigating multiple roles across personal, professional, and relational domains, mental well-being is not optional; it is...

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...