Coastline Counseling and Partners

Coastline Counseling and Partners Helping you heal, grow, and thrive. Psychotherapy • Medication Management • Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy
🌿 Whole-person care for mind & body
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Monday Reminder 🧠✨Monday isn’t about being perfect — it’s about beginning again with intention.Mental health is not some...
12/29/2025

Monday Reminder 🧠✨

Monday isn’t about being perfect — it’s about beginning again with intention.
Mental health is not something you “fix” overnight; it’s something you care for daily, in small and meaningful ways.

As a new week starts, remember:
• Your thoughts are powerful, but they are not always facts
• Progress can be quiet and still be real
• Rest, boundaries, and asking for support are signs of strength, not weakness

At Coastline Counseling & Partners, we believe healing happens when knowledge meets compassion. Therapy isn’t just about working through challenges — it’s about building skills, awareness, and resilience that support long-term emotional well-being.

This Monday, give yourself permission to start where you are. One choice, one conversation, one breath at a time. You don’t have to carry everything alone.

🌊 Here’s to a grounded, intentional week ahead.

12/27/2025

As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, it’s important to pause.
Not to judge what you did or didn’t accomplish—but to notice what you carried, what you survived, and what you learned along the way.

The end of the year can bring mixed emotions: relief, grief, hope, exhaustion, or uncertainty. All of it is valid. Mental health isn’t about having everything figured out by January 1—it’s about continuing to care for yourself with intention.

As you move into the new year, consider this gentle guidance:

• Reflect without criticism. Growth doesn’t always look like progress—it often looks like persistence.
• Set realistic intentions, not pressure-filled resolutions. Small, sustainable changes matter more than perfection.
• Honor your nervous system. Rest, boundaries, and consistency are not luxuries—they are necessities.
• Ask for support when you need it. You don’t have to carry everything alone.

At Coastline Counseling & Partners, we believe mental wellness is a journey—one that deserves compassion, patience, and support at every stage. Whether you’re continuing your work or just beginning, the new year is an opportunity to choose care over control.

We’re here to walk alongside you in 2026 🤍

🤝Taking a moment to celebrate our incredible team!❤️This year, our clinic delivered $50,000 in pro bono services to St T...
12/24/2025

🤝Taking a moment to celebrate our incredible team!

❤️This year, our clinic delivered $50,000 in pro bono services to St Tammany and surrounding area residents, helping ensure quality mental healthcare is accessible to those who need it most. Community care is at the heart of what we do.

🫶We’re grateful for our staff, volunteers, and supporters who make moments like this possible.

Wishing a safe and happy holiday season to everyone!

Day 3 Holiday Mental Health Series– For Anyone Feeling Alone This ChristmasHolidays can be heavy, especially when it fee...
12/23/2025

Day 3 Holiday Mental Health Series– For Anyone Feeling Alone This Christmas

Holidays can be heavy, especially when it feels like everyone else is surrounded by joy while you’re carrying something quieter. If today feels lonely, know this: you’re not broken, and you’re not the only one feeling this way.

Fact: Studies show feelings of loneliness often increase during the holidays due to heightened expectations, changes in routine, and social comparison.

Support doesn’t have to start with having all the words.
Sometimes it starts with being heard.

Therapy is a safe place to start. 🤍








DAY 5 – Holiday Mental Health SeriesYou Don’t Have to Fix Everything Before ChristmasThe holidays can create a quiet but...
12/22/2025

DAY 5 – Holiday Mental Health Series

You Don’t Have to Fix Everything Before Christmas

The holidays can create a quiet but powerful belief:
If I don’t feel better by now, I’m doing something wrong.

The truth is:
🧠 Healing doesn’t follow a holiday timeline.

Research shows that emotional processing and nervous system regulation don’t respond to deadlines—especially during high-stress seasons like the holidays. Increased obligations, family dynamics, and expectations often slow healing, not speed it up.

Some important reminders:
• Progress is not linear
• Pausing is not failing
• Rest is a form of regulation
• You don’t need closure to keep moving forward

💡 Key reminder
You don’t have to fix everything before Christmas.
You’re allowed to be in-process.

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DAY 4 – Holiday Mental Health Series

One Question to Check In With Yourself

When life feels loud, our needs often get buried under expectations.

A simple, grounding question:
What do I need more of right now?

The truth is:
🧠 Self-awareness is one of the strongest predictors of emotional regulation.

Studies show that regularly checking in with yourself helps reduce stress, improve emotional clarity, and prevent burnout—especially during high-demand seasons like the holidays.

Common answers this time of year:
• Rest — because your nervous system is tired
• Support — because you’re not meant to do this alone
• Space — because constant stimulation overwhelms the brain

💡 Key reminder
Your needs are information—not inconveniences.

➡️ If your answer is support, we’re here.

(985)257-4090
113 Christian Lane Slidell, La
216 N. Columbia St. Covington, La

Day 6 of Our Holiday Mental Health Series🎄 Signs You’re Carrying Too MuchThe holidays often ask more of us than we reali...
12/20/2025

Day 6 of Our Holiday Mental Health Series
🎄 Signs You’re Carrying Too Much

The holidays often ask more of us than we realize. Between responsibilities, expectations, and emotional labor, many people find themselves pushing through instead of checking in.

Here are some common signs your system may be overloaded:

• Persistent exhaustion – even after resting
• Irritability or emotional sensitivity you don’t recognize in yourself
• Overthinking and mental fog that won’t quiet down
• Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from joy
• Difficulty relaxing, even during “downtime”

These signs aren’t personal failures — they’re signals. Your mind and body may be asking for support, boundaries, or rest.

✨ Taking a pause doesn’t mean you’re falling behind.
✨ Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak.
✨ You don’t have to carry this alone.

At Coastline Counseling & Partners, we support individuals navigating burnout, stress, and emotional overwhelm — especially during the holiday season.

If this resonates, we’re here to walk alongside you.

📞 Schedule a session (985)257-4090
💬 Reach out for support
🤍 You deserve care, too.

Stay tuned later today for day 5! 🫶

We’ve all seen it - the passive aggressive text or social media post. And the holiday season tends to bring these behavi...
12/20/2025

We’ve all seen it - the passive aggressive text or social media post. And the holiday season tends to bring these behaviors out in droves.

The truth is:
Passive-aggressive behavior isn’t “harmless.”
It’s a form of manipulation—communicating anger indirectly to avoid accountability while still exerting control.

You probably already know the friend or family member that you may have to face this holiday season that serves up passive agressive comments with a side of petty. But you don’t have to partake!

Ways to respond to the uncomfy party at the dinner table:

1. Name it calmly
Passive aggression loses power when it’s brought into the open.
“It sounds like you’re upset—do you want to say it directly?”

2. Ask for clarity
Force direct communication without accusation.
“I’m not sure what you mean. Can you be specific?”

3. Respond to words, not tone
Don’t chase the subtext.
“If there’s something you need, just let me know.”

4. Set a boundary
You’re allowed to opt out.
“I’m open to a direct conversation, not side comments.”

5. Stay neutral (gray rock)
No emotion = no reward.
“Okay.”
“Noted.”
“Thanks for sharing.”

6. Reflect it back
This gently exposes the behavior.
“That sounded sarcastic—was that your intention?”

7. Exit the interaction
Especially useful during holidays or family events.
“I’m going to step away from this conversation.”

💡Key reminder
You don’t have to decode, defend, or fix passive-aggressive behavior.
➡️Directness is healthy.

(1/2) Day 7 of our Holiday Mental Health Series🎄Massage Therapy = More Than RelaxationThe holidays can take a toll on bo...
12/19/2025

(1/2) Day 7 of our Holiday Mental Health Series🎄
Massage Therapy = More Than Relaxation

The holidays can take a toll on both your body and mind. Massage therapy can help reduce stress hormones, ease muscle tension, improve sleep, and calm your nervous system.

✨ When your body relaxes, your mind can follow.

We’re proud to offer massage therapy with Sarah Brooks, our licensed massage therapist, at our Slidell location.

📍 Coastline Counseling and Partners
113 Christian Lane, Slidell, LA
216 North Columbia Street, Covington, LA
📞 Call 985-257-4090 to schedule


12/17/2025

Day 8 of our Holiday Mental Health Series!🎄

Holiday stress creeping in? The holidays can be loud, busy, and overwhelming.

Today’s one-minute reset helps you slow things down—no tools required.
Save this for when things feel like too much.

Reach out whenever you are ready to book a session if you need extra support this Christmas and holiday season.

(985)257-4090
www.coastlinecounselingpartners.com

Day 9 of our Holiday Mental Health Series! 🎄Attending holiday events can be emotionally demanding—especially when you’re...
12/16/2025

Day 9 of our Holiday Mental Health Series! 🎄

Attending holiday events can be emotionally demanding—
especially when you’re grieving, anxious, or burned out.

If showing up feels heavy, that doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human.
Support is available when the season feels like too much.


12/15/2025

At The Loveland Foundation, we’ll encourage you to share the joy. 💞

You don’t have to have all the answers to start feeling better.It’s okay to pause, notice what you’re carrying, and give...
12/12/2025

You don’t have to have all the answers to start feeling better.

It’s okay to pause, notice what you’re carrying, and give yourself permission to slow down. Support can be a gentle space to sort through what’s on your mind without pressure or judgment.

Reach out whenever it feels right for you.

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113 Christian Lane
Slidell, LA
70458

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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