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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: May 30, 2025 9:01:05 AM
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over the room when a client understands ERP and agrees to an exposure for the first time. It’s not the kind of quiet that soothes—it’s the kind that signals emotional risk. And in ERP, this kind of...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 26, 2025 2:37:06 PM
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) presents itself in nuanced, multifaceted ways. Subtypes of OCD can be conceptualized based on the nature of a...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 14, 2024 3:24:27 PM
Exploring the complexities of mental health, the threads of neurodivergence and dissociation weave together in intricate patterns. For therapists,...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 8, 2024 9:47:16 AM
For therapists, grasping the nuanced distinctions between OCD and other anxiety disorders is vital for accurate diagnosis, leading to the most...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 3, 2024 9:17:12 PM
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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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 3, 2024 9:06:47 PM
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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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: May 14, 2024 8:35:15 PM
Trauma-informed therapy explains the connection between the nervous system and mental health, offering a paradigm shift in treating mental health...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 8, 2023 8:29:00 AM
Therapy, at its essence, is like a dance—an ebb and flow of connection, rhythm, and responsiveness. This delicate dance thrives on attunement, the...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 2, 2023 3:46:37 PM
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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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 20, 2023 7:50:14 AM
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is emerging as a new approach to mental health care—one that flips the script on conventional therapy methods....
