Vanessa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor, who has over eight years of experience in counseling. She specializes in sports counseling in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. She earned her Master of Health Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2015.
I have experience working with athletes (youth, amateur, semi-pro, pro, and retired) who are experiencing stress and anxiety, eating disorders, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build a strong mindset for achieving peak performance in sports and in life. Sports counseling for mental health peak performance with a strength-based approach that assists in enhancing mental strength and emotional regulation. Topics addressed: anxiety, depression, confidence, injury, focus, recruiting, motivation, relaxation, consistency, general emotional health, mindfulness, and goal setting.
