Family Ties Counseling - Northshore

New on the blog: Why We Love the Way We Do — Understanding Attachment Styles. Counselor intern Mya Walgamotte breaks down how our early connections shape adult relationships and offers simple insights to improve communication and emotional safety. Read the full post: https://wix.to/XwlkttY
Ever wonder why you connect with others the way you do? Our amazing counselor intern, Mya Walgamotte, just shared a fascinating look into attachment styles on the blog! Understanding these early connections can transform your adult relationships and help build better emotional safety today. Check it out at https://wix.to/ZQBJScp

Why We Love the Way We Do: Understanding Attachment Styles Hi! My name is Mya Walgamotte, and I am a counselor intern who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and their relationships. I enjoy exploring topics related to emotions, communication, attachment, and personal growth. One thing I've learned is that many relationship strug...

✨✨✨Please help us welcome Mya Walgamotte to the Family Ties Counseling team! Mya will officially begin seeing clients on June 1 as a Counselor Intern.

Mya graduated from Slidell High in 2020 before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans.

Mya has experience working with children in an ABA setting and has also served as a Family Support Coordinator for Early Steps. Her passion lies in helping school-aged children, from Pre-K through high school, navigate emotional, behavioral, academic, and social challenges.

As a counselor intern, Mya offers drastically reduced session fees, making counseling accessible and affordable for families, including those without insurance coverage. She is now accepting new clients beginning June 1. If you feel your child could benefit from counseling services, please call our office to request an appointment with Mya. ✨✨✨

Happy Easter from the Family Ties Counseling family to yours!

Spring Reset: You Don’t Have to Bloom All at Once

Spring has a way of making us feel like we should have it all together—
more energy, more motivation, more growth.

But healing doesn’t follow seasons perfectly… and neither do we.

Some days look like growth
Some days look like rest
Some days look like just getting through

All of it counts.

Spring isn’t about suddenly feeling “better.”
It’s about gently finding your way back to yourself.

🌱 Maybe it looks like stepping outside for a few minutes
🌱 Letting sunlight hit your face
🌱 Reaching out to someone safe
🌱 Taking one small step forward

This season, instead of focusing on what to let go of…
what can you plant?

A new routine
A moment of peace
A kind thought toward yourself
A little bit of hope

You don’t have to bloom all at once.
Just start by planting something small.

What’s one thing you’re choosing to plant this spring?

In the spirit of luck and prankster leprechauns- Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Family Ties Counseling!

https://www.familytiescounseling.com/post/that-thing-you-do-for-good-luck-your-brain-has-a-reason

Some days the sunshine doesn’t show up on its own.
On those days, we can practice becoming it—through small choices, self-compassion, and showing up anyway.

Love yourself! It’s healthy and deserved!!
Check out the link below to our new blog post on self-love! If you are looking to do a little light daily journaling to get you into the groove of self-love and self-compassion check out the Amazon links below for some great starter journals!

https://www.familytiescounseling.com/post/why-self-love-is-not-selfish

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https://a.co/d/072YZUUb

https://a.co/d/02O3jAZR

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Why Self-Love Is Not Selfish Self-love is often misunderstood.Self-love is not arrogance. Self-love is not ignoring others. Self-love is not putting yourself above everyone else.Self-love is recognizing that you matter too.Self-love can look like: • Resting when you’re exhausted • Saying no when you’re overwhelmed • C...

Happy Mardi Gras!

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Happy Valentine's Day!
Dr. Kelli