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Dr. Vanessa Laurent, CT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675
Connecticut
Dr. Vanessa Laurent - Psychologist, Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Family intervention focus
About Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a Connecticut Psychologist (CT Psychologist 3919) and a Rhode Island Psychologist (RI Psychologist PS01675) with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques when those approaches fit the issue. The work is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to patterns that keep problems going.
Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including parenting and adoption and foster care concerns, blended family challenges, intimacy and commitment issues, and communication problems. She also helps with trauma and abuse, ADHD, body image, infertility stress, money worries, and career-related concerns. These topics often overlap and she supports people in prioritizing what to focus on first.
Dr. Laurent has experience working with diverse backgrounds and a range of presentations. She uses behavioral strategies and family-focused interventions when appropriate, and adapts methods to match each person’s needs. Her approach aims to break problems into manageable steps and to build practical skills.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Laurent works from a cognitive behavioral framework that focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new actions. CBT sessions tend to include short exercises, homework between sessions, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change problematic habits.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Client-centered therapy is part of her approach as well, which means sessions pay attention to each person’s perspective and pace rather than following a rigid script. These methods are useful for stress, relationship concerns, depression, and many adjustment issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include mixing techniques from CBT, ACT, or client-centered work depending on what helps most.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since formats are not detailed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday schedule, allow for shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. If camera use is difficult, alternatives like audio sessions can be considered to match practical needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test different behaviors. Sessions focus on practical exercises and skills to change patterns that maintain distress.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and notes work with a wide range of presentations and backgrounds. That experience informs how she adapts approaches to individual needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists CT Psychologist 3919 and RI Psychologist PS01675, and she practices from Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile; confirm any region-specific details before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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