Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC

11/12/2025

Curious about nervous system impacts on mental health and well-being? Our owner, Pam Quekemeyer, is committed to this work and will complete training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner by next fall. This is a great opportunity to learn more and see if this would be a good fit for your therapy, coaching, or body work clients ✨✌🏻

🌿 Two Weeks Away! 🌿

We are only two weeks away from our Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing Online Workshop.

Our Owner & Clinical Director, Ilsa Araki, will be leading an upcoming Basics of Somatic Experiencing® Training—a powerful, body-informed therapy model that helps release trauma stored in the nervous system and restore resilience.

Additionally, our skilled Somatic Experiencing clinician, Kearstin Sanders-Morgan, will serve as the event coordinator, helping guide the process and ensure participants feel supported every step of the way.

💻 Hosted live on Zoom
📅 November 14, 2025
🌎 Accessible from anywhere

Whether you’re a mental health professional, body-worker, educator, first responder, or simply drawn to body-centered healing, this training is a deep dive into the fundamentals of how we can work with the body to restore safety and regulation.

✨ Learn more & register here:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/3hCnqZ6/g/Mjk62em8He/new-orleans-la-online-basic-principles-of-setm-november-14-2025-4a4IUQulAj/overview

11/07/2025

✨ Welcome to BTS Breana ✨

Breana will be behind the scenes assisting with BTS billing and credentialing. She was born and raised in Louisiana. She studied Medical Billing and Coding at Nunez Community College in Chalmette, LA. Over the past five years, she has gained experience across a variety of specialties, including hospital systems, pediatric prosthetics and orthotics/DME, surgical facilities, and mental health. Through these experiences, she discovered a true passion for supporting mental health providers - a focus that has become central to her work.

Breana takes pride in playing a meaningful role behind the scenes, ensuring clients can access the care they need while allowing providers to focus fully on their clients. With personal experience witnessing the impact of mental health support, she feels privileged to contribute to a field that provides vital care and meaningful support.

Outside of work, Breana is a mom to one human, one dog, and one cat, and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and embracing all that life has to offer.

Please join us in giving a warm BTS welcome to BREANA ✨✌🏻

11/03/2025

The nervous system thrives on rhythm and predictability. Time changes disrupt that balance - sleep, hormones, and mood can all shift. To reset your system this week:

✨ Anchor your wake and sleep times
✨ Step outside for natural light exposure
✨ Limit caffeine and alcohol / drink extra water
✨ Regulate through movement and breath
✨ Be gentle with yourself - your nervous system is recalibrating

10/31/2025

SILENCE has a physical impact on the body. When we hold back thoughts, feelings, or truths, our nervous system stays on high alert. Chronic tension, headaches, digestive issues, or even disrupted sleep can all be signs that your body is carrying unexpressed stress.

Acknowledging and expressing what we’ve been holding inside is not just good for mental health — it’s essential for physical health too. This Halloween, consider: What do you need to speak, release, or process to reclaim your peace?

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10/31/2025

If you don’t know about the “Switch Witch” 🍫🍬🍭 ACA Counseling, LLC 👇🏼

10/30/2025

🍁 Fall Into Your Nervous System 🍁

Just like the seasons change, our bodies need shifts too. Autumn is a gentle reminder to slow down, let go, and settle into rest. Check out ways you can support your nervous system this fall:

✨ Slow down and notice your body
✨ Let go of tension - try gentle stretching or mindful movement
✨ Cozy into calming routines that bring safety and comfort
✨ Prioritize rest and nourishing sleep

Your nervous system, like the leaves, needs space to release and reset. Give yourself permission to fall into ease 🍃🍂

10/28/2025

We wanted to say a huge thank you to all the students who stopped by our tables at the University of Montevallo Internship Fair Monday evening! We really enjoyed meeting you and sharing more about our internship opportunities with ✨✌🏻

10/28/2025

BTS + ACA Counseling, LLC attend the University of Montevallo Undergraduate Internship Fair ✨✌🏻

10/26/2025

🔁 End the Cycle 🔁 When we shift the focus from “Why didn’t they leave?” to ➡️ “Why did someone choose to harm them?”➡️ we stop protecting abusers and start protecting survivors ✌🏻

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Break the silence. Believe survivors. End the cycle.💜