Sports Performance Therapists in Metairie, LA

Tony Melito
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC , C-MGCP
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I am the President of WINNING ACTIONS, a mental training system for applying sports psychology and sports hypnosis.
I have a successful practice in working with couples, individuals, and families. The nature of your problem(s) will determine the approaches and techniques I use for treatment. Additionally, as a Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional, I work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in a wide variety of sports.
I am the President of WINNING ACTIONS, a mental training system for applying sports psychology and sports hypnosis.
I have a successful practice in working with couples, individuals, and families. The nature of your problem(s) will determine the approaches and techniques I use for treatment. Additionally, as a Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional, I work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in a wide variety of sports.
(504) 226-7566 View (504) 226-7566
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Vanessa Batiste-Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, LRC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70003
Sports counseling for mental health peak performance. I specialize in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. As well as anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build sustainable practices for achieving peak performance in sports and in life.
Sports counseling for mental health peak performance. I specialize in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. As well as anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build sustainable practices for achieving peak performance in sports and in life.
(504) 608-0477 View (504) 608-0477
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Lauren Berget
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70005
As a former Professional School Counselor, I specialize in talk therapy for adolescents, particularly high school athletes and students experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety. My goal is to help students understand their own emotional patterns and support them in making healthier choices. I especially enjoy working with students faced with anxiety, balancing sports/school/life, and setting goals for themselves. With the right tools, I can help with you move towards a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
As a former Professional School Counselor, I specialize in talk therapy for adolescents, particularly high school athletes and students experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety. My goal is to help students understand their own emotional patterns and support them in making healthier choices. I especially enjoy working with students faced with anxiety, balancing sports/school/life, and setting goals for themselves. With the right tools, I can help with you move towards a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
(504) 515-1216 View (504) 515-1216
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Forevercare Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70003
Hello! My name is Deishonda Greenwood I am also the owner and Master Therapist at Forever Care Resource Center. Over the last year, we have grown from one therapist to multiple therapists which allows us to service more in our community. At Forever Care our approach is to seek solutions from a holistic and psychoanalytic approach. We serve persons with a variety of needs including medication management. We are staffed with therapists who specialize in depression, school social work, sports performance, anxiety, and much more.
Hello! My name is Deishonda Greenwood I am also the owner and Master Therapist at Forever Care Resource Center. Over the last year, we have grown from one therapist to multiple therapists which allows us to service more in our community. At Forever Care our approach is to seek solutions from a holistic and psychoanalytic approach. We serve persons with a variety of needs including medication management. We are staffed with therapists who specialize in depression, school social work, sports performance, anxiety, and much more.
(504) 273-4053 View (504) 273-4053
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Cody Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001  (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and adults who are interested in better managing their daily life. Whether it is anxiety, depression, life changes, traumatic or adverse experiences (recent or long ago event), or any similar concerns, my goal is to help you better manage the stress associated with it and live a happy, healthy life. I am currently available for evening and weekend virtual sessions.
I work with adolescents and adults who are interested in better managing their daily life. Whether it is anxiety, depression, life changes, traumatic or adverse experiences (recent or long ago event), or any similar concerns, my goal is to help you better manage the stress associated with it and live a happy, healthy life. I am currently available for evening and weekend virtual sessions.
(504) 732-1324 View (504) 732-1324
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Mary M McIntyre
Counselor, MPS MA , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70005
I am a dynamic, caring counselor. I have 20 years experience in counseling. I partner with clients and families to help them with ADHD, ANXIETY, and Grief symptoms. I work with children and teenagers with anxiety. I also work with clients who have other symptoms. I treat families for resolution of conflicts and for close relationships andother client issues. My goal is to help my clients become happier, more calm and able to say yes to their lives.
I am a dynamic, caring counselor. I have 20 years experience in counseling. I partner with clients and families to help them with ADHD, ANXIETY, and Grief symptoms. I work with children and teenagers with anxiety. I also work with clients who have other symptoms. I treat families for resolution of conflicts and for close relationships andother client issues. My goal is to help my clients become happier, more calm and able to say yes to their lives.
(504) 370-8477 View (504) 370-8477
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Sidnea Sharp
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
Hi, I’m Sidnea and I help people overcome anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and heal from past trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed. I utilize Brainspotting (a technique developed from EMDR) to help people process and work through strong emotions and traumas. As your counselor, I strive to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to reach your goals. Together, we can explore areas for growth, build on your strengths, and develop new solutions to the challenges you may be facing.
Hi, I’m Sidnea and I help people overcome anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and heal from past trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed. I utilize Brainspotting (a technique developed from EMDR) to help people process and work through strong emotions and traumas. As your counselor, I strive to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to reach your goals. Together, we can explore areas for growth, build on your strengths, and develop new solutions to the challenges you may be facing.
(504) 226-6220 View (504) 226-6220
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Elisabeth Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to connect with others? Has the family fighting become too much to bare? Do you have things unprocessed in your story? Have you reached your max capacity for handling daily life? Look no further! Help is here! I create a safe space to process unresolved issues in your story. We all need help from time to time. True bravery is asking for the help and allowing someone to help you, even through the most difficult times in your life. Life is sweeter when you are connected with our community. Don't be afraid to reach out! Don't be afraid to ask for help! You're so worth it!
Are you struggling to connect with others? Has the family fighting become too much to bare? Do you have things unprocessed in your story? Have you reached your max capacity for handling daily life? Look no further! Help is here! I create a safe space to process unresolved issues in your story. We all need help from time to time. True bravery is asking for the help and allowing someone to help you, even through the most difficult times in your life. Life is sweeter when you are connected with our community. Don't be afraid to reach out! Don't be afraid to ask for help! You're so worth it!
(985) 898-4826 View (985) 898-4826
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Vin Lamia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be" --Walt Whitman. Through a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere, I strive to empower my clients to self-realize what they too can be in life. Using a person-centered approach, my client and I will embark on an odyssey of hope together to confront and address issues such as depression, anxiety, self esteem, and self worth.
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be" --Walt Whitman. Through a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere, I strive to empower my clients to self-realize what they too can be in life. Using a person-centered approach, my client and I will embark on an odyssey of hope together to confront and address issues such as depression, anxiety, self esteem, and self worth.
(504) 475-6453 View (504) 475-6453
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Ryan Landry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
Entering into therapy can be a difficult decision, and I want to welcome you to this process. I believe that building a healthy "human to human" relationship can create a safe space for people to work through the issues that push them into seeking help. Using a combination of different treatment modalities, I aim to walk WITH you through the issues you may be facing to reach a solution together.
Entering into therapy can be a difficult decision, and I want to welcome you to this process. I believe that building a healthy "human to human" relationship can create a safe space for people to work through the issues that push them into seeking help. Using a combination of different treatment modalities, I aim to walk WITH you through the issues you may be facing to reach a solution together.
(504) 800-8818 View (504) 800-8818
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Tina Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DCSW, LCSW, BSN
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I work best with healthy people who want to take their life, relationships, goals etc to the next level. I prefer clients who are committed to honesty and enjoy exploring their fullest potential.I use many different types of therapy including Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapists work on helping to reprogram self-sabotaging patterns and belief systems. This work can be applied to improving relationships, health, motivation, goal achievement, and self-actualization. It is a very gentle process and results are fast and dynamic! I am also trained in Psychedelic harm reduction and integration.
I work best with healthy people who want to take their life, relationships, goals etc to the next level. I prefer clients who are committed to honesty and enjoy exploring their fullest potential.I use many different types of therapy including Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapists work on helping to reprogram self-sabotaging patterns and belief systems. This work can be applied to improving relationships, health, motivation, goal achievement, and self-actualization. It is a very gentle process and results are fast and dynamic! I am also trained in Psychedelic harm reduction and integration.
(985) 467-4745 View (985) 467-4745
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Ellen Santolucito, LPC, LLC
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70005
Hello, I have 25 years of experience having worked with various populations and issues. I believe that life is a journey that presents to us constant experiences for learning and growth to become your best self, whatever that means to you. Change is challenging as one becomes comfortable in the uncomfortable. But as you become aware of the routines and patterns that you continue with that are not working for you, you will be moving toward making lifelong changes that not only affect you positively but also your relationships with others. Change is possible, anxiety and depression are manageable and you are well worth your time.
Hello, I have 25 years of experience having worked with various populations and issues. I believe that life is a journey that presents to us constant experiences for learning and growth to become your best self, whatever that means to you. Change is challenging as one becomes comfortable in the uncomfortable. But as you become aware of the routines and patterns that you continue with that are not working for you, you will be moving toward making lifelong changes that not only affect you positively but also your relationships with others. Change is possible, anxiety and depression are manageable and you are well worth your time.
(504) 420-7944 View (504) 420-7944
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Scott M Borne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
With over 20 years experience in mental health and wellness, my expertise includes a wide range of therapeutic intervention with age ranges from early adolescence to elderly populations of diverse backgrounds. This includes: Relationships, Anxiety, Employee Mediation, Risk and Threat Assessment, (of Harm to Self or Others) Grief work, Depression, Suicide Prevention, and Crisis Response. My philosophy is holistic with a mindfulness of learning style and impactful, yet compassionate techniques.
With over 20 years experience in mental health and wellness, my expertise includes a wide range of therapeutic intervention with age ranges from early adolescence to elderly populations of diverse backgrounds. This includes: Relationships, Anxiety, Employee Mediation, Risk and Threat Assessment, (of Harm to Self or Others) Grief work, Depression, Suicide Prevention, and Crisis Response. My philosophy is holistic with a mindfulness of learning style and impactful, yet compassionate techniques.
(504) 836-8714 View (504) 836-8714
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Frank Trupiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I provide individual, marriage, and family counseling services. I also create health and wellness programs . Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, manage stress, or improve your relationships, I can help. I also offer a number of complementary therapies: Reiki , hypnotherapy, (EFT) Emotional Freedom Techniques, the Sedona Method,and Psych-k . For clients experiencing a lack of direction, purpose, or meaning in their life, I offer psycho-spiritual counseling, utilizing the Akashic Records and Wisdom Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual tradition.
I provide individual, marriage, and family counseling services. I also create health and wellness programs . Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, manage stress, or improve your relationships, I can help. I also offer a number of complementary therapies: Reiki , hypnotherapy, (EFT) Emotional Freedom Techniques, the Sedona Method,and Psych-k . For clients experiencing a lack of direction, purpose, or meaning in their life, I offer psycho-spiritual counseling, utilizing the Akashic Records and Wisdom Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual tradition.
(504) 358-0517 View (504) 358-0517
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Barry D. Schwartz Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
Are you feeling powerless, a victim and at the mercy of life? Oftentimes these feelings are symptoms of your difficulty in making decisions, experiencing anger, frustration, anxiety/depression and worry. Do you feel overloaded/overwhelmed by problems? Are you experiencing sleep problems, constant tiredness, frequent use of over the counter drugs, and pain? Do you have attention problems/disorganization and confusion? My 30-plus years of professional experience has taught me that we all have something in common. Whether you're a butcher, a baker or candle stick maker you are a human being who wants to experience "peace of mind".
Are you feeling powerless, a victim and at the mercy of life? Oftentimes these feelings are symptoms of your difficulty in making decisions, experiencing anger, frustration, anxiety/depression and worry. Do you feel overloaded/overwhelmed by problems? Are you experiencing sleep problems, constant tiredness, frequent use of over the counter drugs, and pain? Do you have attention problems/disorganization and confusion? My 30-plus years of professional experience has taught me that we all have something in common. Whether you're a butcher, a baker or candle stick maker you are a human being who wants to experience "peace of mind".
(504) 521-6897 View (504) 521-6897
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Elizabeth Wellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70001  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
(504) 321-5740 View (504) 321-5740
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Glenda E Demas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, ACTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001
Feelings of depression, despair, and anxiety can be debilitating and frightening. Relationship and work-life challenges can leave an individual feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and discouraged from achieving personal goals. As an experienced psychotherapist I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic atmosphere that fosters personal growth. I have a high level skill-set, wealth of personal experience, and a wide array of clinical interventions that can be used to help a person reach their fullest potential. I rely heavily on established principles, and ethics that honor confidentiality.
Feelings of depression, despair, and anxiety can be debilitating and frightening. Relationship and work-life challenges can leave an individual feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and discouraged from achieving personal goals. As an experienced psychotherapist I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic atmosphere that fosters personal growth. I have a high level skill-set, wealth of personal experience, and a wide array of clinical interventions that can be used to help a person reach their fullest potential. I rely heavily on established principles, and ethics that honor confidentiality.
(281) 645-6935 View (281) 645-6935
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CARE Institute Inc.
LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70001
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
(504) 384-2178 View (504) 384-2178
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Cameron Schaefer
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70001
Taking the next step to being a you that you love is empowering and exciting, daunting and scary, but it is something that can be life changing. I believe a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist is crucial whether you want to achieve specific goals or if you simply need a safe space to explore what’s going on in that head of yours. I can’t be a tow truck to get you out of life’s sticky situations, but I can be the guardrail to keep you on the road toward a better version of you. We’ve all been someone trying to figure out our place in this world and my hope is to be a resource for you or your kiddo.
Taking the next step to being a you that you love is empowering and exciting, daunting and scary, but it is something that can be life changing. I believe a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist is crucial whether you want to achieve specific goals or if you simply need a safe space to explore what’s going on in that head of yours. I can’t be a tow truck to get you out of life’s sticky situations, but I can be the guardrail to keep you on the road toward a better version of you. We’ve all been someone trying to figure out our place in this world and my hope is to be a resource for you or your kiddo.
(504) 608-3255 View (504) 608-3255
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Ciera Trufant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005  (Online Only)
Are you feeling weighed down by the struggles and uncertainties of daily life? Do you feel like you are living in a constant state of fear? Adverse life experiences and hardships have the capacity to perpetuate problems in your present life and may prompt you to feel like your world is a bit out of control at times. I understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and I’m here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to navigate through them.
Are you feeling weighed down by the struggles and uncertainties of daily life? Do you feel like you are living in a constant state of fear? Adverse life experiences and hardships have the capacity to perpetuate problems in your present life and may prompt you to feel like your world is a bit out of control at times. I understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and I’m here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to navigate through them.
(504) 414-4616 View (504) 414-4616
Sports Performance Therapists

How does sports psychology work?

Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.

How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?

The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.

How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?

Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.

What are the limitations of sports psychology?

Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.