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La Rue De Vries, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- ACT techniques
- Attachment work
About La
La Rue De Vries is an AASW social worker with seven years of practice in Australia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and works with people who want practical ways to manage difficult feelings and everyday problems.
La Rue uses clear, structured approaches in sessions. She helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that make problems stick. Conversations cover real situations - what happens at home, work, or in relationships - and simple skills to try between sessions.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Attachment-based work is used when relationship patterns and early experiences are relevant. Sessions aim to be focused and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
La Rue also uses client-centred and dialectical behaviour ideas to help people build emotional regulation and communication skills. That can include setting small, achievable goals and practising new responses to stress. She pays attention to practical barriers such as caregiving load, chronic illness, or ageing concerns.
People who contact her typically want straightforward strategies and a plan they can follow between sessions. To start, La Rue asks clients to describe their current problems and what they want to change. From there she and the client decide which techniques to try and how progress will be checked.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
La Rue commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - identifying a problem thought, trying an experiment, and reviewing what changed - which suits everyday stress and anxiety.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking action. ACT is useful when avoidance or low motivation make change hard. Attachment-based work is used to map relationship patterns and understand how early interactions shape current reactions, which can help with communication and trust issues.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. La Rue discusses options with each client, outlines what a few techniques look like in practice, and agrees on a plan together. The choice of methods can change as work progresses and new goals emerge.
The biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins that fit between commitments. If quieter surroundings or less screen time are needed, those preferences can be discussed when arranging sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency and isolation.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test new ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in Australia. That time has included supporting people with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost?
The profile did not specify session formats. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
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