Dr. Vanessa Laurent, CT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675
Licensed psychologist focusing on relationships and resilience
- Cognitive behavioral focus
- Family and relationship care
- Offers international services
About Dr. Vanessa Laurent
Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a licensed psychologist based in Connecticut who brings nine years of professional experience to her clinical work. She holds a Connecticut psychologist license (CT Psychologist 3919) and a Rhode Island psychologist license (RI Psychologist PS01675), credentials that reflect her training and standing in both states.
She primarily practices from a cognitive behavioral perspective while integrating a multimodal toolkit tailored to each individual's needs. Her training includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approaches, and Motivational Interviewing, alongside specialized skills in family intervention, behavioral modification, and trauma-informed care. This blend allows her to address symptoms, patterns, and relational dynamics with practical strategies and empathy.
Dr. Laurent has worked with a wide range of people across the lifespan and different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, supporting concerns from common developmental adjustments to more complex clinical presentations. Her experience includes helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, identity and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. She adapts her style to each person and focuses on collaborative, goal-oriented work.
With a focus on clear communication and individualized planning, Dr. Laurent aims to help clients build skills for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and moving toward meaningful goals.
She primarily practices from a cognitive behavioral perspective while integrating a multimodal toolkit tailored to each individual's needs. Her training includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approaches, and Motivational Interviewing, alongside specialized skills in family intervention, behavioral modification, and trauma-informed care. This blend allows her to address symptoms, patterns, and relational dynamics with practical strategies and empathy.
Dr. Laurent has worked with a wide range of people across the lifespan and different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, supporting concerns from common developmental adjustments to more complex clinical presentations. Her experience includes helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, identity and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. She adapts her style to each person and focuses on collaborative, goal-oriented work.
With a focus on clear communication and individualized planning, Dr. Laurent aims to help clients build skills for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and moving toward meaningful goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Vanessa Laurent have?
Dr. Vanessa Laurent has nine years of professional experience providing psychological services.
Is Dr. Vanessa Laurent a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds Connecticut and Rhode Island psychologist licenses: CT Psychologist 3919 and RI Psychologist PS01675.
In which languages does Dr. Vanessa Laurent provide therapy?
Dr. Vanessa Laurent provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Vanessa Laurent located?
Dr. Vanessa Laurent is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Dr. Vanessa Laurent as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Vanessa Laurent through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Vanessa Laurent work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Laurent works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Vanessa Laurent 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 and Online Care
Dr. Vanessa Laurent uses evidence-informed approaches that focus on changing patterns of thought and behavior while honoring each person’s values and experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values - this approach can support work on life transitions, motivation, and chronic distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist’s empathic presence and unconditional positive regard to create a supportive space where clients can explore concerns and build self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Laurent collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions so the methods fit the individual rather than requiring the individual to fit a single model.
Online therapy with Dr. Laurent is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes while allowing therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit daily routines and practical needs.
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