Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

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

There’s something special about gathering around a table with good food and a shared vision. 🍽️✨Our team recently met fo...
02/20/2026

There’s something special about gathering around a table with good food and a shared vision. 🍽️✨

Our team recently met for dinner to finalize details for our new Mississippi office and we left even more excited about what’s ahead!

This expansion isn’t just about a new space. It’s about deepening our presence in the community, strengthening collaboration, and creating a welcoming environment where people feel seen, supported, and safe.

We’re proud to officially share our new location:

📍 358 Courthouse Road Suite D
Gulfport, MS 39501
(shared with Resonance Counseling)

As we prepare to open our doors, we’d love to hear from you:
• What would you hope to experience in a counseling space?
• If you’re a provider or community partner, how can we best support the Gulf Coast together?
• What questions do you have about our services or team?

Drop a comment or send a message to our director team 😊 We are looking forward to connecting and building something meaningful right here in Mississippi. 🌿

🎉 Exciting News at NSFC! 🎉Our newest Mississippi-based clinician, Johnathan Starko, is now in-network with BCBS and Aetn...
02/16/2026

🎉 Exciting News at NSFC! 🎉

Our newest Mississippi-based clinician, Johnathan Starko, is now in-network with BCBS and Aetna insurance, making therapy more accessible for so many individuals and families in our community.

At NSFC, we’re committed to reducing barriers to care, and this is one more step toward that mission.

Ready to get started? Johnathan is available in-person in Gulfport and via telehealth for new clients🤍

✨ Clinician Spotlight: Sophia Wendt, PLPC✨Northshore Family Counseling would like to take a moment to re-introduce Sophi...
02/02/2026

✨ Clinician Spotlight: Sophia Wendt, PLPC✨

Northshore Family Counseling would like to take a moment to re-introduce Sophia Wendt, a compassionate counselor who is passionate about supporting student athletes through the unique challenges of collegiate and competitive sports.

As a former college athlete herself, Sophia understands firsthand the pressure, identity shifts, and emotional demands that come with balancing academics, performance, and personal growth.

🏅 Sophia specializes in helping student athletes navigate:
✔ Performance anxiety
✔ Injury recovery & transitions
✔ Stress and burnout
✔ Coaching and team relationship dynamics
✔ Building resilience and confidence

Sophia’s approach creates a supportive space where athletes can strengthen their mental wellness, develop identity beyond sport, and thrive both on and off the field.

💻 Flexible Telehealth Availability
Sophia is currently offering telehealth sessions for Louisiana residents, making it easier than ever for busy students and athletes to access care from wherever they are.

📞 Call: 985-661-0560
📧 Email: sophia@northshorefc.net
🌐 www.northshorefamilycounseling.com
✨ Now accepting new clients — reach out today to get started!

✨ Please join us in welcoming Johnathan to the Mississippi Northshore Family Counseling team ✨We are so excited to have ...
01/28/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Johnathan to the Mississippi Northshore Family Counseling team ✨

We are so excited to have Johnathan Starko, LISW, LICSW, LCSW joining our growing practice.

Johnathan offers a compassionate, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, supporting adults, families, and older adolescents through life transitions, stress, relationship concerns, and emotional healing.

Johnathan integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, while providing an affirming space for clients to deepen in their healing journey.

We’re grateful to have Johnathan as part of the NSFC family and look forward to the care and support he will bring to our community. 💛

📅 Now accepting new clients! If you’d like to schedule with Johnathan, please visit our website or reach out to our office today.

Please note Johnthan is offering self-pay rates while credentialing with insurance panels. Sliding scales are available.

https://northshorefamilycounseling.com/johnathan-starko/

❣️ We are only two weeks away from our Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing Online Workshop ❣️Our Owner & Clinical D...
01/26/2026

❣️ 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.

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

💻 Hosted live on Zoom
📅 February 6th, 2026
🌎 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.

✨ How to Register ✨

1. You will first either log in to create an account within our student portal:
https://portal.traumahealing.org/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F

2. Once you are logged in, there is a navigation bar at the top of the screen where to the right, you will see "training calendar." Once you've clicked this, you will be able to search and filter to find the upcoming training module you are interested in registering for.

3. Once you've found the training, you can click the link to the event summary page. At the bottom of the page, there should be a section that allows you to move forward with registering and checking out.

Please contact Ilsa at iaraki@traumahealing.org If you have difficulties registering or questions.

🧠 Mental health is more than our thoughts and behaviors that follow. Mental health and wellness is also the relationshi...
01/15/2026

🧠 Mental health is more than our thoughts and behaviors that follow. Mental health and wellness is also the relationship between the mind, body, and nervous system.

For those who have experienced trauma and chronic stress, you may notice changes in:
• Breathing patterns
• Muscle tension
• Sleep and digestion
• Emotional regulation
• Sense of safety in relationships

Through therapy, mind-body approaches help restore the connection between internal experiences and physical sensations, allowing for healing that feels more integrated and sustainable 🫶

For many people, learning how to regulate the body first creates the foundation for insight, emotional processing, and meaningful change. Our team would be honored in building this foundation with you for your wellness 🌱

🌿 We are less than 2 weeks away from our Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing workshop hosted with Birmingham Therap...
01/12/2026

🌿 We are less than 2 weeks away from our Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing workshop hosted with Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC 🌿

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

🫀 What is Somatic Experiencing (SE)? 🫀Somatic Experiencing is a body-based therapeutic approach that recognizes trauma i...
01/12/2026

🫀 What is Somatic Experiencing (SE)? 🫀

Somatic Experiencing is a body-based therapeutic approach that recognizes trauma is not just something we think about; rather, it’s something our nervous system remembers.

Instead of focusing on retelling traumatic experiences, SE works by gently tracking body sensations, increasing awareness of safety, and supporting the nervous system in completing interrupted stress responses.

Research and clinical experience show that somatic approaches can help with:
• Chronic anxiety or hypervigilance
• Trauma responses and PTSD
• Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
• Difficulty relaxing or feeling present

Mental wellness improves when the body learns that it no longer needs to stay in survival mode, and it can rest with ease🌱

🧠 For more information, check out this article below: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-body-knows-the-way-home/202005/why-you-cant-think-your-way-out-of-trauma

When we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, our nervous system may be operating in survival mode, which focuses ...
01/07/2026

When we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, our nervous system may be operating in survival mode, which focuses on potential threats rather than present-moment safety.

An orienting practice, commonly used in Somatic Experiencing therapy, helps the nervous system recognize that right now, in this moment, you are safe enough.

This practice is not about "calming yourself down" or changing how you feel. It’s about bringing awareness to your environment and allowing your body to update from past threat to present safety.

Try this exercise for regulation (3–5 minutes):
• Slowly look around the room
• Name 3 things you can see
• Notice 1 neutral or pleasant sensation in your body
• Take one slow, natural breath

This practice can support grounding, reduce anxiety, and increase a sense of stability, especially during moments of stress or emotional intensity.

💙 Save this post for moments when your nervous system needs support 💙

We have had an overwhelmingly positive response to our highly anticipated Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Training with Glyndi...
01/06/2026

We have had an overwhelmingly positive response to our highly anticipated Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Training with Glyndie Nickerson. Due to the high volume of registrants, registration will be CLOSED effective 5pm Central Time on January 7th, 2026. This is to ensure all participants receive the Zoom Meeting information in a timely manner.

If you would like to attend, please register before 5pmCT on January 7th, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday, January 8th, at 11amCT!

🤍 January is Mental Wellness Month 🤍Wellness doesn’t have to mean doing more. This month, we want to gently reframewhat ...
01/05/2026

🤍 January is Mental Wellness Month 🤍

Wellness doesn’t have to mean doing more.

This month, we want to gently reframe
what wellness can look like, especially for individuals with trauma histories or chronic stress. Mental wellness is not about forcing
positivity or rigid goals. For many people, it begins with safety, regulation, and compassion.

Trauma impacts the nervous system, shaping how we respond to stress, rest, and connection. This month, we’ll be sharing simple, trauma-informed practices you can try in under five minutes, along with educational resources on
somatic, mind-body approaches to healing.

As we come to the close of this year, we would like to pause and offer our deepest gratitude 🤍To our clients, thank you ...
12/31/2025

As we come to the close of this year, we would like to pause and offer our deepest gratitude 🤍

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your stories, your healing, and your wellness. Our team recognizes that seeking support takes courage. It is an honor to walk alongside you, to witness your resilience, and to support you at your own pace 🌱 Your trust is never taken lightly.

To our NSFC team, thank you for the compassion, integrity, and care you bring into this work every single day. Your commitment to ethical, trauma-informed practice, continued learning, and authentic connection is what makes this space safe and meaningful ✨ We are profoundly grateful for the heart, skill, and dedication you offer to our clients and to one another.

As we look ahead, we are filled with hope and excitement for the next chapter of Northshore Family Counseling!

In 2026, we look forward to opening our Mississippi office, expanding access to trauma-informed care while staying rooted in our values 🫶 We are also proud to continue offering educational opportunities as NBCC providers, supporting clinicians in their growth and professional development.

As our team continues to expand, our commitment remains the same: holistic, ethical, connecting, and compassionate trauma-informed care.

Thank you for being part of our community — for showing up, for doing the work, and for growing with us 🤍 We are honored to continue this journey together.

With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

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1258 Brownswitch Road, Suites C
Slidell, LA
70461

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

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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)