Northlake Medical Psychology and Counseling

04/29/2026

Sleep and mental health are deeply connected. Just like nutrition and exercise support your wellbeing, quality sleep plays a critical role in how you think, feel, and function each day.

When you’re not getting enough rest, it can affect your focus, productivity, mood, and even how you connect with others. Ongoing sleep difficulties are also linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression, making it even harder to feel like yourself.

Prioritizing sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential to your overall health. If you’re struggling with insomnia or poor sleep, you don’t have to manage it alone. Support and effective treatment are available.

Northlake Medical Psychology and Counseling
📞 985-951-2250
📧 [email protected]

04/09/2026

Curious about EMDR therapy? 🌿
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process and heal from difficult memories—so they no longer feel overwhelming. It’s a gentle, effective approach used for trauma, anxiety, and more.

Sometimes it's not one event, but many smaller stressful moments over time that build up. EMDR can help process these experiences so they no longer feel like a constant background weight.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the past to feel better in the present. Healing is possible. 💛

Call us at 985-951-2250 or email [email protected] to learn more or get started.

02/09/2026

Have you heard of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?
It’s a powerful form of psychotherapy that helps people heal from emotional distress connected to difficult or overwhelming life experiences.

For many adults, anxiety around decision-making isn’t just about the present—it’s often rooted in past experiences of criticism, shame, or intense pressure. EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge of those memories, so you can face challenges with more confidence, clarity, and self-compassion. 💛

Dr. Kristen UnKauf, a certified EMDR practitioner, is currently accepting new clients. If you’re curious about how EMDR could support your healing and personal growth, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Contact our office to learn more and take the next step toward feeling better.

12/16/2025

Struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout?
You’re not alone and you don’t have to do this alone.

At Northlake Medical Psychology & Counseling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help you feel grounded, supported, and in control again. Our team works to provide personalized treatment plans that meet you exactly where you are, helping you move toward greater clarity, strength, and emotional well-being.

Whether you’re looking for help managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, addressing depression, or simply wanting to improve your overall mental health, we are here to walk with you every step of the way.

Now accepting new patients.
📞 Call today to schedule (985) 951-2250
email: [email protected]

Your healing starts here.

12/03/2025

🌟 The holiday season can look different for everyone.
For some, it’s a joyful time filled with connection. For others, it can be triggering, overwhelming, or emotionally difficult. This time of year often brings an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression, and it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate these feelings alone.

At Northlake Medical Psychology & Counseling, we are here to support you. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help you manage challenging moments and build emotional resilience.

✨ We are currently accepting new clients.
If you or someone you know could benefit from support this season, please reach out.

📞 (985) 951-2250
📧 [email protected]

You deserve care, understanding, and a safe place to heal. We’re here when you need us.

01/21/2025

Our office is closed for in person visits today and tomorrow due to the weather. Please check your email for updates for the remainder of the week. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Stay safe and warm!

12/31/2024

Our office will be closed on Wednesday Jan 1st. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday Jan 2nd. We hope you all have a Happy New Year!

04/10/2024

Due to the expected weather, our office will be closed today, Wednesday April 10th. We we resume normal business hours on Thursday, April 11th. Thank you for understanding.

Stay safe!

03/27/2024

Groovin’ in the Garden SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Northlake Medical Psychology and Counseling provides comprehensive and integrative mental health services that promote their clients’ health and quality of life. We are proud to have them as a partner! 🫶 Get tickets for Groovin’ in the Garden here: http://onecau.se/rvgroovin 🪩

02/12/2024

Shanda's schedule is now open for new clients! Call or email our office to schedule.

Phone- (985)951-2250
Email- [email protected]

Shanda Keaton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Mandeville, LA, 70471, (985) 336-2202, I am board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for adults ages 18 t...

01/26/2024

Northlake Medical Psychology and Counseling is excited to announce and welcome our newest prescriber, Shanda Keaton, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Shanda’s goal is to empower each client with the tools needed to manage emotions and live a meaningful life. She is trained in diagnosing and treating individuals presenting with various mental health issues including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and ADD/ADHD. Shanda provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and talk therapy for adults ages 18-65 years.

Shanda's approach is to assess potential pharmacological options, lifestyle changes, and therapeutic interventions that target the patient’s presenting issue. She has a special interest in integrative psychiatry using both complimentary and conventional medicine to provide a holistic approach.

Shanda is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Contact our office at (985) 951-2250 to schedule!

Northlake Medical Psychology and Counseling is an outpatient clinic providing mental health services including the prescribing of psychotropic medication.