Coastline Counseling and Partners

01/05/2026

First responders and veterans often carry experiences that impact both them and their families.

We offer a confidential, judgment-free space to work through stress, trauma, and life transitions with someone who understands the demands of these roles.

If you are seeking support, learn more or schedule an appointment with Coastline Counseling & Partners.

01/02/2026

Often in Play Therapy, we see children coming in with depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. What’s beneath those presenting problems is usually rooted in the family system and children feeling emotionally responsible for things that are not theirs to be responsible for.

Things children are not emotionally responsible for:
✖ Adult moods
If your child has a perspective different than yours, telling them that they have ‘hurt your feelings’ teaches them they are responsible for keeping mom or dad happy.

✖ Family conflict
Children tend to try to be fixers. They want a peaceful home that makes their nervous system feel rested. It is the parent’s job to give them the safe space.

✖ Feeling like they “caused” stress
Placing this emotional responsibility on a child pushes them to become an emotional stuffer and avoider.

✖ Being the emotional support system
Having adult conversations with your child isn’t building the connection you think it is. As the parent and adult, your thoughts and issues need to be worked out with your spouse/partner or with a therapist.

✔ They are allowed to have feelings, boundaries, and childhood.

A child’s job is play, learn, feel safe, and grow.
Our job as parents and caregivers is to protect that. 🤍

01/02/2026

Play therapy is more than play. It is how children communicate.

For kids ages 3.5 and up, play therapy provides a safe, age-appropriate way to express emotions, process experiences, and learn coping skills without needing adult-style conversation. Through play, children show what they are feeling, and therapy meets them right where they are.

If your child is struggling to express emotions or adjust to changes at home or school, play therapy may help.

Learn more or schedule an appointment with Coastline Counseling & Partners.

01/01/2026

Hello, 2026 🤍
Thank you to every client, family, and community partner who made 2025 meaningful.
We’re honored to walk alongside you and can’t wait to continue supporting mental wellness in the year ahead. Wishing you peace, progress, and moments of joy this New Year.

12/31/2025

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Regulating our emotions is key to becoming the healthiest version of ourselves.

When we learn to manage our emotions and stress, we’re less likely to reach for junk food or develop harmful habits that lead to chronic illness.

Chronic stress disrupts our hormones, increases cravings for sugar and processed foods, and triggers emotional eating. Over time, this can cause weight gain, insulin resistance, and inflammation - leading to many chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even depression.

By learning how to regulate our emotions and manage stress, we create the space to make conscious, nourishing food choices that support our long-term health and prevent illness.

Emotional regulation is key to building a world where we make healthier choices, respect our bodies, and thrive in harmony with one another.

Powerful quote from .holistic.psychologist

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 🤍

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!

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. 🤍

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

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! 🫶

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.