KD Holmes, LPC

KD Holmes, LPC has been a therapist for 16 years working with anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, and trauma.

Image of Venn diagram of OCD, IAD, GAD, and Phobias

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Differentiating OCD and Anxiety Disorders

For therapists, grasping the nuanced distinctions between OCD and other anxiety disorders is vital for accurate diagnosis, leading to the most effective treatment and swift relief. This precision can significantly shorten the challenges many...

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Rough Terrain symbolizing the mental health terrain therapists must navigate

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The Complex Terrain of Suicide and Depression in Therapy

In the world of mental health, the roles of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are not just...

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Confronting Suicide: An Exploration of Therapist's Fear

In the hushed confines of therapy rooms, where whispered truths echo and one's inner world unfolds, therapists often find themselves facing an...

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Image of the nervous systems response to trauma which is fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop

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Unraveling Trauma-Informed Therapy

Let's explore the impact of Trauma-Informed Therapy in addressing mental health issues and understanding trauma responses in relation to our client's...

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The Dance of Therapy | Treatment Interfering Behaviors | Undertreating

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The Dance of Therapy: Attunement, Undertreating and TIBs

In the realm of therapy, there exists a dance, a rhythmic ebb and flow, where connection is fostered through attunement. This dance is a crucial part...

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KDH Collective | Multicultural Competency

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The Importance of Diversity in the Therapy Room

I feel a sense of shame sharing intense emotions, so I keep them to myself. However, it is humanly impossible to avoid feeling. It is a natural part...

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Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy in Practice | KD Holmes | KDH Collective

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WHAT IS NEURODIVERGENT - INFORMED THERAPY?

As I delve into the world of Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy, I find myself questioning my personal approach to this theory. Am I truly a...

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KDH Collective | Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy

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UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY: ADHD, AUTISM, & SENSORY DIFFERENCES

Neurodiversity affirming therapy is a relatively new approach to mental health care that seeks to celebrate and embrace neurological differences. It...

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Cults and Therapy : Ethics of Practice

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Exploring Parallels: Cults and Therapy - Ensuring Safety and Accountability

Any show on cults I fervishly watch in disbelief, fascination, and awe. It will suck me in, as I try to figure out the allure of its participants and...

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KDH Counseling Team | KDH Collective Team

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A LETTER TO MY FELLOW KDH TRAVELERS

When I first entered this profession, I carried a constant sense of inadequacy. Who was I to sit in "the chair" and help others? This feeling drove...

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