KD Holmes, LPC

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

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 of the the therapuetic process. But how does attunement occur when we introduce the concept of...

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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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Trauma and Neurodivergence Treatment | Continuing Education

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Navigating the Intersection of Trauma and Neurodivergence

As a therapist, one of the most important things we can do for our clients is to provide trauma-informed care, and it is specifically useful with ...

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Neurodivergence | Neurodiversity | LPC | LCSW | LMFT

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Thinking Differently: Demystifying Neurodivergence for Therapists

As therapists, we often see a wide range of clients with varying backgrounds and experiences. However, one aspect that may be overlooked is...

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KDH Counseling | KD Holmes, MS, LPC | Continuing Education on OCD and ERP

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How to Treat OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes individuals to have persistent and intrusive thoughts, known as...

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KDH Collective | Burnout | LPC, LCSW, LMFT | continuing education

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The Curse of Being a Therapist

Most of us join this profession because we truly want to help. To be present with another's suffering and healing is such a powerful experience....

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