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We are currently accepting new clients. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 6:00.

Please contact us through our website for further information.

12/01/2025

As the year begins to close, it’s natural to look back and notice how much has changed — both around you and within you.

Personal growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it looks like quieter boundaries. Softer self-talk. Choosing rest when you once chose to push through. Walking away from what no longer served you. Or simply surviving the days you weren’t sure you could.

Growth doesn’t have to mean perfection.
It means progress. Awareness. Courage. Healing.

Take a moment to honor what you’ve navigated this year. The lessons you learned. The strength you found. The versions of yourself you outgrew.

Even if this year felt messy, painful, or unfinished — you still grew in ways that matter.

Pause. Reflect. And give yourself credit for the journey you’re still on.

11/26/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving week, many of us are thinking about gratitude — not the big, picture-perfect moments, but the small things that help us get through the day.

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring stress, pretending everything is fine, or forcing ourselves to be positive.
It’s about pausing long enough to notice the little things that steady us… even during a busy, emotional, or overwhelming holiday season.

A quiet moment.
A warm meal.
A safe space.
A person who makes you feel seen.
A breath you didn’t realize you needed.

Practicing gratitude this week can help:
• bring calm to chaotic schedules
• soften emotional overwhelm
• reconnect with what matters
• lighten the mental load
• strengthen relationships during stressful family gatherings

This Thanksgiving week, try noticing just one good thing each day — something simple, small, or easily overlooked. Those little moments don’t erase life’s challenges, but they do give your heart and mind something steady to hold onto.

Wishing you a gentle, gratitude-filled week.

11/24/2025

Trauma Doesn’t Just Live in the Past — It Lives in the Body

Trauma isn’t something that simply “goes away” when the event is over. Our bodies remember, even when our minds try to move forward.

Research shows that when we recall emotional events, our bodies can re-experience the same physical sensations we felt during the original moment. As The Body Keeps the Score explains, negative emotions create “significant changes in the brain areas that receive nerve signals from the muscles, gut, and skin,” reminding us that trauma is as physical as it is emotional.

For those reliving trauma, the body stays locked in survival mode — “a life-or-death situation, a state of paralyzing fear or blind rage.” The nervous system remains constantly alert, sleep becomes disrupted, and the body may attempt to cope through “freezing and dissociation.”

This is why healing trauma isn’t just about talking — it’s about reconnecting with the body, restoring a sense of safety, and teaching the nervous system that the danger has passed.

If you or someone you love feels stuck in this cycle, know this: your responses aren’t weakness — they are your body trying to protect you. And healing is absolutely possible. 💛

11/21/2025

If you’ve never been to counseling before, it’s normal to wonder what actually happens in a session. The good news? It’s a lot less dramatic than the movies make it look.

Yes, we have couches…
No, you don’t have to lay on one and stare at the ceiling while sharing your childhood secrets. 😉
(But if you want the full movie experience, we won’t stop you.)

A counseling session is simply a comfortable, private space where you can talk about what’s on your mind at your own pace. You decide what you want to share. You decide how deep you want to go. Your counselor is there to listen, support, and help you explore your thoughts in a way that feels right for you.

There’s no script.
No pressure.
No expectations.

Just a conversation centered around you — your feelings, your goals, and your well-being.

Counseling isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about having a space where you matter, your story matters, and your growth matters.

11/18/2025

Some days just feel heavier than others. You may notice that you’re stretched thin, moving through the day on autopilot, or feeling like everything is happening a little too fast. You might feel more sensitive than usual, more tired than expected, or just not quite like yourself — and that’s okay.

Feeling emotionally overwhelmed doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. It simply means you’ve been carrying a lot, and your mind and body are asking for a pause.

It’s okay to step back.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to take a moment and breathe before you keep going.

Give yourself permission to slow down when life feels like too much. You deserve gentleness just as much as anyone else.

11/15/2025

An open letter to our community.

In life, we all encounter moments of profound change and challenge—whether that’s navigating a divorce, making a big family decision, coming to terms with a new medical diagnosis, or coping with the loss of a loved one. These are the moments that can feel heavy and daunting, and it’s important to know that you are not alone in facing them.

At our counseling office, we are here to walk alongside you. Our staff is dedicated to providing a compassionate and understanding space where your experiences are heard, validated, and supported. We believe in helping each individual find their own path forward, one step at a time.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult season, please remember that we are here as a source of support and care. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we can navigate these challenges with compassion and resilience.

Warm regards,
Family Ties Counseling

11/12/2025

🖊️ When words feel too heavy to say out loud… write them down.

Not every thought needs to be spoken to be heard.
Not every feeling can find space in a conversation — and that’s okay.

Journaling gives those emotions a safe place to land. It helps untangle the thoughts that keep circling in your mind and releases what your heart has been holding onto.

Whether it’s anger, sadness, confusion, or hope — putting it on paper turns the chaos into clarity.
Sometimes, the act of writing is the healing.

11/09/2025

✨ New week, fresh energy. ✨
Sometimes we forget that we don’t have to wait for the perfect moment, the right mood, or the ideal circumstances to feel good. We get to choose how we show up — and this week, we get to choose better.

Let this be your reminder that:

✨You don’t have to have everything figured out to move forward.
✨Small steps still count as progress.
✨A good week doesn’t happen by accident — it starts with intention.

So speak kindly to yourself. Make space for growth. Celebrate even the smallest wins.
Because truly… it’s a good week to have a good week.

10/28/2025

From our counselor intern, Kelsi Cavin:

Last week, my 5-year-old client and I worked on a fun art activity that turned into a meaningful lesson about perspective. We each colored the same pumpkin picture. It started as I expected. He usually has a specific image or theme in mind for his coloring pages but he told me to surprise him. He was not thrilled about my selection so I spun it into a fun lesson!

When we finished, we talked about how even though we started with the same outline, our finished pictures looked very different. Neither one was “wrong” — they were just ours. This opened the door for a discussion about how people can like, see, and do things differently — and that’s what makes the world colorful and interesting.

Moments like this remind me how rewarding it is to see the work I have put in to get here — watching a child begin to grasp these deeper lessons through our sessions makes all the work worthwhile. 🧡🎃

10/22/2025

Here’s your inspirational quote of the day!

I’ve been taking pictures less, promoting less, and working more! Conducive to a steady mental state? Maybe not, lol. I still enjoy my hobby photography when the opportunities arise, but I’m working toward my licensure in counseling, nearing the end of my degree program, and finishing out the first phase of my internship!

I was on my nightly doom scroll when I heard a quote in a video that said something to the effect of, “Good mental health is not about feeling good every day. It’s about giving your feelings context.” Did that just hit you as hard as it hit me?! Naturally, I wanted to make a piece of that my own! And how better to pair my newly reformed quote than with my own photography?

This speaks volumes. In the months I’ve been in internship, seeing a slew of clients (mostly kids and teens), I’ve realized that a lot of people come in thinking they’re getting a quick fix. I feel like a parrot some days when I have to say, “It’s not a sprint, it’s not a marathon—it’s a whole triathlon. Every time you think it’s over, you have to move to the next event.”

Go to counseling. Read the self-help book. Talk to a friend or family member. Just remember through it all—it’s not about control, it’s about context.

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59015 Amber Street #A3
Slidell, LA
70461

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(985) 640-0773

Website

http://www.FamilyTiesCounseling.com/

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Family Ties

Becoming a counselor has been my life long dream. I didn’t start out as a counselor, but as a teacher, I feel as though I have always helped others. Some may say I have only worked with children, but working with a student is working with their entire family.

My training is rooted in couples therapy and family therapy. However, I also specialize in individual, adolescents and adults (7th grade and above).

I have a Doctoral degree in education, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. I am looking forward to serving our Northshore community.