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Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

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Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

Serving the Northshore and Gulf Coast community by providing Biblically sound counseling services

Clinically Competent, Biblically Sound:

Our mission at Northshore Family Counseling is to provide clinically competent, biblically sound Christian counseling for residents of the North Shore. Our desire is to be a resource for families, couples, individuals, and churches that will help heal the body, soul, and spirit of each person that comes through our office. Our range of services include:

* Individual Therapy
* Couples Therapy
* Family Therapy
* Child therapy
* Group Therapy

Visit our website to book an appointment with one of our counselors! Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

12/23/2025

🎄In alignment with our mission to care for both our clients and our clinicians, our office will be closed on Christmas Eve (12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25). This time allows our team to rest, reconnect, and return with presence and intention. 🎄

We recognize that the holidays can bring up complex emotions and may feel especially challenging for some. If you find yourself needing immediate support during our closure, please reach out to one of the following resources:

• Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7)
• Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are in immediate danger

We will respond to messages as soon as we reopen. Thank you for trusting us with your care, and for honoring the importance of rest and connection alongside us.

Wishing you a gentle and peaceful holiday season 🤍

--- Your NSFC Team

12/20/2025

Great news! The capacity for the event has been expanded and we can take on more participants 🎉

Sign up today before the spots are gone!

12/18/2025

Spots are beginning to fill for the next Basics of Somatic Experiencing Training on February 6th. If you have been interested in learning what exactly IS Somatic Experiencing, this is a great workshop to attend.

https://tinyurl.com/4zehwfhp

If you love it, then we have great news - Somatic Experiencing's Third Generation of the New Orleans Cohort begins this March! Ilsa Araki, our owner and director, along with Kearstin Sanders-Morgan, one of our clinicians, will be assisting in leading the next generation of students toward their journey of becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding the upcoming events:
Ilsa Araki: iaraki@traumahealing.org

12/15/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Celebration ✨🎄

Our Christmas party was a beautiful reflection of what makes Northshore Family Counseling so special: connection, laughter, and a shared mission and purpose for healing 💛

From a memorable White Elephant gift exchange 🎁 to a delicious catered meal, courtesy of Mcintosh and his phenomenal services 🍽️, the evening was filled with warmth and ease.

We were also honored to celebrate and recognize our 2025 Hoku Award Representative, Thibault 🌟 The Hoku Award began a few years ago to recognize a team member who embodies the qualities of our (retired) therapy dog Hoku - gentleness , compassion, leadership, service, and a steady light within our team and the community we serve 🙏🏻

We are deeply grateful for this passionate, dedicated team who honor care, integrity, and presence every day. As we move toward the new year, we’re holding gratitude for one another and the meaningful work we get to do together. ✨

12/12/2025

🌿New Orleans Somatic Experiencing® Cohort - Beginning March 13-16, 2026🌿

We are honored to announce that our owner, Ilsa Araki, is the Lead Assistant for the Third Generation of the Somatic Experiencing® New Orleans Training 💛 Additionally, Kearstin Sanders-Morgan, one of our clinicians, is the Coordinator for the entire training 🎉

There has never been a better time to become an SEP With the need for nervous system regulation, now is the essential time to begin your SEP™ journey
Somatic Experiencing® aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release, recover, and become more resilient

This four-day Beginning I training module is the first of eight modules constituting the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training and is open to those enrolling for the full Somatic Experiencing Practitioner certificate program.

Ready to Register? Follow the link here: https://events.blackthorn.io/3hCnqZ6/g/e5gx5nqGr2/new-orleans-la-beginning-i-march-13-16-2026-4a4IUQvQdh?_gl=1*10p3tjd*_ga*NjkxNDY1MzAyLjE3NjUyMDYyNDA.*_ga_G6YZ8VDJXJ*czE3NjUzMDI0ODQkbzMkZzAkdDE3NjUzMDI0ODQkajYwJGwwJGg2MDg3NjcxNg..

For information on CEs, please visit our website: https://traumahealing.org/continuing-
education-credits/

As a ✨ BONUS ✨, Ilsa Araki is hosting an **Additional** Basic's training on February 6th for prospective students to explore the program before registering. Registration can be found here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/3hCnqZ6/g/Mjk62em8He/new-orleans-la-online-basic-principles-of-setm-february-6-2026-4a4IUQvlIL/overview

12/10/2025

🌱Parenting Through Overwhelm🌱

Holiday excitement can quickly become overstimulation for kids — especially those who are neurodivergent, sensitive, or navigating big emotions.

Parents: your calm nervous system helps shape theirs.

🫶🏻You don’t have to create the “perfect holiday.” What children remember most is safety, connection, and the feeling of being understood.

🧘‍♀️Here are some Co-Regulation Tips:

Slow your own breath → kids’ bodies mirror yours.

Offer choices when possible: “Do you want 5 more minutes or 10?”

Create a quiet reset space (pillow, blanket, dim light).

Validate big feelings: “It makes sense this is too much.”

✨Remember: You don’t need to create a “magical” holiday. Safe connection is the magic.✨

12/09/2025

🌿 FREE Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Training | January 8, 2026 🌿

Have you ever wondered how our earliest experiences—long before we could speak—shape the way we connect, relate, and feel safe in the world?

We’re excited to offer a **special Lunch & Learn workshop** exploring how pre- and perinatal trauma imprints early states of consciousness and affects our embodiment, aliveness, and relationships throughout life.

This training is ideal for **mental health professionals, birth workers, caregivers, and families** who want a deeper, somatic understanding of early survival patterns.

🌼 Why This Workshop Matters

Early developmental adaptations can appear later as:

* A longing for purpose or belonging
* Spiritual seeking
* A drive to “fix” ourselves
* Feeling disconnected from our bodies or from others

Through **Somatic Experiencing®**, we’ll explore how healing these earliest layers can restore groundedness, safety, and genuine connection.

📅 **Event Details**

**January 8, 2026**
**11:00am – 12:15pm CT**
**FREE Registration** (Closes January 7th)
**Hosted Via ZOOM**

✨ Includes live demonstrations and Q&A!

🔗 **How to Register**

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the registration link below:
https://forms.gle/wa2aiiwfJf1w8j9t5

If you know a colleague, parent, or friend who would benefit from understanding pre- and perinatal trauma, please **share this post**.
Let’s spread awareness and support healing from the very beginning of life. 💛

12/08/2025

🌿Complicated Family Dynamics Are Valid🌿

The holiday season may mean increased family interactions, and we want to recognize that not every family gathering feels safe or warm. Some may bring up old wounds, tension, or emotional expectations.

🧠Before you go into a family gathering, try asking yourself:
• What do I need to feel safe?
• What boundaries support me?
• Who can I reach out to if I need grounding?

💚Practice - Mindful Moment:
Before entering a stressful environment, pause and ask:

“What sensations show up in my body?”

“What boundaries do I need today?”

“What support can I access afterward?”

💛 Remember: You’re not difficult for needing space. You’re honoring your healing.💛

Boundaries are not barriers — they’re care.

12/04/2025

For some, this season brings warmth and connection, and for others, it can bring a deep awareness of who, or what, is no longer here. Grief shows up in waves — sadness, anger, numbness, longing — all of it is normal.

🤍If you are experiencing grief this season, we invite you to explore this reflective practice:

“I’m noticing grief because I loved deeply. I don’t need to rush it."

Allow yourself permission to skip traditions, create new ones, or simply rest. You don’t have to “get over it.” You can move through this season at your own pace 🫶

12/03/2025

🌿 Somatic Experiencing Training Collaboration 🌿

We are so excited to share that we have partnered with Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC to provide an additional Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing Online Workshop.

Our Owner & Clinical Director, Ilsa Araki, will be co-leading a Basics of Somatic Experiencing® Training—a powerful, body-informed therapy model that helps release trauma stored in the nervous system and restore resilience, alongside Pamela Quekemeyer, the owner and founder of Birmingham Therapy Services.

Additionally, participants will earn 1.5 Diagnosis CEs through the Louisiana Counseling Association💛

💻 Hosted live on Zoom
📅 January 23rd, 2026 from 11:30am - 1:00pm
🌎 Accessible from anywhere
***Please note CEs are only approved through LCA for Counselors. Professionals outside of Louisiana will need to contact their state licensing board for approval***

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://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-principles-of-somatic-experiencing-tickets-1976643485876?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/01/2025

As we transition into the last month of the year, we continue the holiday season and prepare for the end of, what may have been, a long year for many.

While this can be a time of celebration, the holiday season often activates the nervous system long before we realize it. For those with trauma, unpredictable environments, travel, or family stress, these events can cause the body to shift into fight, flight, or freeze.

We invite you to try this SE Grounding Exercise:

🌿Place both feet on the ground.
🌿Press gently into the floor and notice the contact points.
🌿Inhale for 4, exhale for 6.
🌿Look around the room and name 5 objects.
🌿Let your body sense what feels most supportive right now—warmth, pressure, movement, stillness.

No matter your history, or circumstance, your body deserves safety and support, even in "joyful" times.

11/27/2025

As we step into this season of gratitude, it can be meaningful to slow down and notice the glimmers ✨ woven into our days—those brief moments of hope, ease, joy, or connection that remind us we’re supported, growing, and still finding our way forward.

Whether it’s a shared laugh, a peaceful pause, or simply recognizing how far you’ve come, these small sparks can gently anchor us during stressful or uncertain times.

At Northshore Family Counseling, we are deeply grateful for our courageous clients who show up each day. Thank you for the trust you place in this work and for allowing us to walk alongside you on your healing journey. 🤍

Wishing you a grounded and gentle Thanksgiving 🧡

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1258 Brownswitch Road, Suites C
Slidell, LA
70461

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.northshorefamilycounseling.com/

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Clinically Competent...Biblically Sound Northshore Family Counseling, LLC, emphasizes the importance of clinical competence and personal faith in the counseling journey. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Our goal is to help make your counseling experience positive, rewarding, and spiritually enriching. Please take a moment to browse and learn more about us. Our Mission The mission of Northshore Family Counseling, LLC is to provide clinically competent, biblically sound Christian counseling for residents of the North Shore. Our desire is to be a resource for families and churches that will help strengthen your faith, build strong familial and personal relationships, as we work alongside you to discover sound solutions to life's challenges. Our full range of services include: * Individual Therapy * Couples Therapy * Family Therapy * Group Therapy Occasional Therapeutic Groups: * Divorce Care * Bible Study (Fridays @ 10:30am; call for more information)