Dr. Vanessa LaurentCT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675

Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a licensed psychologist practicing in Connecticut. She brings nine years of clinical experience and combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral work with other evidence-informed approaches. She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions in clear, step-by-step ways.

Her style is down-to-earth and task-focused. Sessions mix problem-solving with skills practice so people leave with tools they can use between visits. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family stress, and fertility and pregnancy-related worries when they come up.

Across her work she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her tailor sessions to the problem at hand, whether that means working on thinking patterns, building emotional skills, or clarifying values and goals.

Her background includes both outpatient and varied clinical settings, giving experience with trauma, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and immigration-related stress. She has helped people facing body image and self-esteem struggles, career and financial stress, and challenges related to ADHD and impulsivity.

Dr. Laurent is licensed as a Connecticut Psychologist (CT Psychologist 3919) and a Rhode Island Psychologist (RI Psychologist PS01675). She offers services in English and accepts international clients. To get started, follow the site’s matching process and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and to choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, life transitions, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which suits anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around parenting or fertility stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit. That makes sessions collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make attendance more manageable when juggling appointments, caregiving, or work. The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking to know what will work best for you.