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Compassionate counselor focusing on practical coping

Ursula Batiste, LPC

7 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online only

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About Ursula

Ursula Batiste helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD. She writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make starting therapy feel manageable. Ursula is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she brings seven years of experience to her work.

She focuses on creating an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Ursula listens first, then helps clients set small goals to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills.

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Background and approach

Her approach often centers on managing intense emotions like anger, panic, or grief. She guides people through techniques that can be used between sessions, such as grounding strategies and clearer communication habits. This helps with day-to-day problems and recurring patterns.

Ursula also addresses concerns around attachment, communication struggles, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She supports people working through issues of forgiveness, self-love, and impulsivity, and helps those exploring life purpose. People who choose her work with someone who values steady progress over quick fixes.

Ursula helps clients break challenges into small steps and track what works. She offers a calm, accepting presence while encouraging actionable change.

Practical strategies and flexible online care

Ursula uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that help people manage strong emotions and daily challenges. One common focus is emotion regulation skills, which teach simple steps to reduce intense feelings like panic or anger and to return to clearer thinking. Another frequent emphasis is building communication skills, which helps people express needs, set boundaries, and repair strained interactions in real life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Ursula explores goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She helps clients try techniques, notice what helps, and refine the plan together over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and to continue work consistently regardless of location.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ursula commonly address?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas like panic attacks, social anxiety, and loneliness.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Sessions are open and nonjudgmental. She listens closely and helps people set small, practical goals to reduce distress and build coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Ursula has seven years of professional experience working in counseling roles and helping clients with emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.