Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

1258 Brownswitch Road, Suite C, Slidell, LA 70461

(985) 224-0503

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Are you tired of carrying the weight of your past? Maybe you’re stuck in survival mode, battling self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. It might seem like no matter how hard you try, the same painful patterns keep coming back, leaving you wondering, Will it always be this way? I get it. Living with the effects of complex trauma can feel like a constant battle, always bracing for the next storm. But here’s the good news: healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Trauma can make us feel alone, but healing begins when one feels seen and heard in the compassionate connection with another.

I help clients like you navigate the lasting effects of trauma with care and compassion. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where your story is heard, and your feelings are honored. Using gentle, somatic approaches, we’ll reconnect with your body as a source of strength and explore with curiosity the parts of you that feel hurt or stuck.

This journey isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you. You’re not broken. It’s about reconnecting with the wisdom of your body, rediscovering your natural capacity for joy, and feeling your own resiliency. Your healing matters, and you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s take the next step together. Call me to schedule a free consult, and we'll get started.

Call or Email Ilsa Araki now for a free 15 minute consultation - (985) 224-0503

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

1258 Brownswitch Road

Suite C

Slidell, LA 70461 map

(985) 224-0503

2 Tower Plaza

Suite B

Long Beach, MS 39560 map

My website

I'm licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss whether in-person or virtual services are best for you.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I specialize in helping people recover from trauma to feel connected again and live their best lives. Email me to schedule a free consult.

Let's Connect (985) 224-0503

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

1258 Brownswitch Road

Suite C

Slidell, LA 70461 map

(985) 224-0503

2 Tower Plaza

Suite B

Long Beach, MS 39560 map

My website

I'm licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss whether in-person or virtual services are best for you.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I specialize in helping people recover from trauma to feel connected again and live their best lives. Email me to schedule a free consult.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $160

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Gilsbar
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Medicaid
MHNet Behavioral Health
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I accept most insurance plans and as a courtesy to my clients will verify insurance benefits prior to our first appointment.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

I accept most insurance plans and as a courtesy to my clients will verify insurance benefits prior to our first appointment.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Louisiana / 5437 Ilsa Araki

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 14 years

Attended Liberty University, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Graduated 2012

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Practitioner SEI / 2022

Certificate from Certified First Responder Counselor Academy Hour / 2022

I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-2) & Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC).

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-2) & Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC).

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
First Responders
Depression

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Childhood Trauma/Attachment Issues/C-PTSD
Chronic Pain
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Domestic Violence
Infidelity
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Veterans

I work with clients presenting with attachment/developmental trauma. During our sessions, we'll explore your concerns in depth using embodiment approaches such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE). My clients appreciate the gentle and indirect approach to processing trauma responses.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

6 Endorsements

Lisa Milliet

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

Mrs. Araki's competence as an SE Practitioner on the Northshore is unmatched.

Dr. Charnetta Robinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC

Shannon Hogg

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, NCC

Amanda Williams

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II

Faith Munsell

Pre-Licensed Professional, MHS, PLPC, CCTP, NCC

Ilsa is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in her craft. I highly recommend her from trauma and somatic work! She offers an empathetic, warm, healing experience for clients.

Monica Ferguson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW

Ilsa is a skilled therapist who gently integrates somatic techniques to help her clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions. Her approach is deeply attuned and supportive, creating a safe space for transformational healing. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Animal-Assisted Play Therapy (AAPT)
Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Christian Counseling
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dynamic Attachment Repatterning experience (DARe)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I utilize a somatic approach integrated with the IFS parts work model when working with my clients, which allows for deeper healing than traditional talk therapy. At times, I'll incorporate a variety of other modalities that I'm trained in to meet your unique needs & goals. You and I will work together to determine which approach work best for you.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (985) 224-0503

Location

Primary Location

Northshore Family Counseling, LLC

1258 Brownswitch Road

Suite C

Slidell, LA 70461

(985) 224-0503

Email me

My website

Additional Location

2 Tower Plaza

Suite B

Long Beach, MS 39560

(985) 224-0503

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Milan

I'm licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss whether in-person or virtual services are best for you.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call for a free consultation now - (985) 224-0503

I'm licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss whether in-person or virtual services are best for you.

Ilsa Araki

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, SEP, BASE-P, CFRC

Call for a free consultation now - (985) 224-0503

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