What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Vanessa Batiste-Leal
Focus areas
Anger Management
Behavioral Problems
Life Transition
Anxiety
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Life Coaching
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Vanessa Batiste-Leal
My name is Vanessa Batiste-Leal. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Health Sciences from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. I specialize in counseling individuals—from adolescents to adults—facing everyday stressors and traumatic events that disrupt their lives. My modalities focus on setting goals and building a strong mindset for peak life performance. I use an educational and strength-based approach to help individuals develop knowledge and tools to enhance mental strength and emotional regulation. I work with people from all backgrounds and identities, guiding them through their self-care journey, believing everyone deserves a healthy, quality life.
My approach
I provide sports counseling for mental health peak performance using a strength-based approach to help athletes enhance mental strength and emotional regulation. I use a dynamic, client-centered method incorporating mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. Topics I address include anxiety, depression, confidence, injury, focus, trauma-informed care, motivation, relaxation, nutrition aversions, emotional health, mindfulness, and goal setting.
My focus
I am sought out by athletes and individuals at all levels—student-athletes, amateur and professional athletes, and former athletes—who want to balance mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. I also welcome anyone motivated to commit to the life they want. Additionally, I work with those seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My communication style
By the time people reach out, they seek something different for themselves. I respect that and foster change by working “with” and not “for” my clients.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Racism Issues
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Master's in Health Sciences
NPI number
1336797703
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Overall rating
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What practice does Vanessa Batiste-Leal work with?
Vanessa Batiste-Leal works with Rula Health - Louisiana.
What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Batiste-Leal?
Vanessa Batiste-Leal frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Batiste-Leal on their profile.
What languages does Vanessa Batiste-Leal speak?
Vanessa Batiste-Leal speaks English.