Therapist profile
Dr. Vanessa Laurent, CT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675
Dr. Vanessa Laurent - Psychologist for family and relationship concerns
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- Cognitive behavioral focus
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Parenting and family issues
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 works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as ADHD, intimacy, and career challenges.
She describes her practice as grounded in cognitive behavioral methods while drawing from several approaches. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and steps people can try between meetings. She also brings ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when those fit a person’s goals.
Her background includes work across varied settings and with diverse populations. That experience informs how she adapts interventions to different life circumstances, including adoption and foster care, blended family issues, immigration-related stress, and fertility concerns. She also addresses common family problems like communication gaps, money stress, and divorce and separation.
In a typical appointment she helps people identify patterns that get in the way, test small behavior changes, and practice new ways of relating. Motivational Interviewing and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy appear when someone needs support with impulse control, emotional regulation, or building coping plans.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward what matters, which can help with stress, anxiety, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It breaks down problems into manageable parts, offers concrete experiments to try between sessions, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It supports people as they reflect, make choices, and build motivation for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems to help most, and then they will choose methods together. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to connect with a licensed professional from another location when that is useful.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people with family problems such as communication difficulties, blended family issues, adoption and foster care challenges, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, rooted in cognitive behavioral methods while drawing on ACT, DBT, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in a range of settings with diverse client needs and life circumstances.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Connecticut Psychologist (CT Psychologist 3919) and a Rhode Island Psychologist (RI Psychologist PS01675) based in Connecticut.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapy is provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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