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La Rue De Vries, AASW

Australian therapist for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Trauma and abuse

About La Rue De Vries

La Rue De Vries is an Australian therapist with seven years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. She brings a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes the individual's experience and works alongside clients to explore new perspectives and ways of coping. La Rue aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and examined without shame, and she encourages the courage it takes to try different ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Holding AASW credentialing, which indicates membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and professional standing within the field, La Rue integrates evidence-informed methods to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns. Her practice includes attention to attachment and relationship dynamics, the impacts of trauma and abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt, and isolation. Clients work with her to build practical skills, identify values and goals, and develop more flexible responses to life’s challenges.

La Rue approaches therapy as a collaborative process focused on empowerment and practical change. She supports each person in taking the first steps toward greater resilience and more authentic ways of living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does La Rue De Vries have?

La Rue De Vries has 7 years of professional experience.

Is La Rue De Vries a licensed therapist?

Yes. La Rue holds AASW credentialing, indicating membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

In which languages does La Rue De Vries provide therapy?

La Rue provides therapy in English.

Where is La Rue De Vries located?

La Rue is located in Australia.

How can I work with La Rue De Vries as my therapist?

You can work with La Rue De Vries through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does La Rue De Vries work with international clients?

La Rue De Vries does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with La Rue De Vries cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

La Rue uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn practical strategies for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns that shape how people connect and respond to others, which can be especially relevant for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and La Rue works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore techniques and frameworks that support change while honoring the client's pace and priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support across different formats, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access help from wherever is most convenient.

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