- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a Connecticut and Rhode Island psychologist with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, and family-related issues including family of origin concerns. Sessions address practical problems like communication, intimacy, and coping with life changes.
She primarily uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to support values-based choices and focused conversation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing inform work on emotion regulation and readiness for change.
Her background includes work across a range of settings and with people facing varied difficulties. That experience guides clear, skills-focused sessions rather than lengthy theory talks. Many clients look at how habits learned in childhood still shape current reactions and relationships, and sessions often bring that into the conversation.
In a typical meeting she helps people identify small, testable changes. That may include practicing new ways to set boundaries, try different communication tactics, or use behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. She aims to keep the work practical and oriented toward daily life needs.
People who choose her often want direct feedback and concrete tools. Dr. Laurent uses brief assessments and collaborative goal-setting to track progress. If adoption, blended family concerns, fertility, immigration, or financial stress are part of the issue, she incorporates those topics into treatment planning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of the methods Dr. Laurent uses are straightforward to adapt to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes; it often uses worksheets, behavioral experiments, and between-session practice that work well in virtual meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and try actions that align with those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes open, focused conversation where the therapist follows the person’s concerns and reflects back what matters most to them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and help decide which methods match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited over time as goals change.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to manage time around family obligations. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when video is difficult, and video meetings allow screen-sharing of worksheets and live practice of skills. Ask about the available formats when scheduling so sessions fit everyday life and clinical goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related topics such as intimacy, communication, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside ACT and client-centered conversation to identify patterns and try different behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience providing psychological services in a variety of settings and with a range of presenting problems.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut Psychologist (CT Psychologist 3919) and a Rhode Island Psychologist (RI Psychologist PS01675) based in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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