KD & Marielle

KD Holmes, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified has been in private practice 16 years & Marielle Babb, MS, LPC has been in private practice 10 years.

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Understanding Trauma: A Clinician's Guide

Picture of KD & Marielle KD & Marielle, Brynne Angelle, LCSW, PMH-C: Sep 12, 2026, 9:12:09 AM

1. What Is Trauma? Trauma is the result of an event that overwhelms an individual's nervous system and ability to cope. It causes emotional distress that continues long after the event(s). Trauma can be caused by a single event such as a near death experience or ongoing stress such as emotional abuse and manipulation.

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Treating Developmental Trauma: Why Is It Important?

Picture of KD & Marielle KD & Marielle: Jun 29, 2023, 4:06:06 PM

Trauma is a word that has been gaining more attention and importance in our society and in the therapy treatment world. We (therapists) all know what trauma is... an overwhelming psychological and emotional response to an event or series of events that causes the brain to “push the panic button”. By now we all know trauma can come in many forms....