Dr. Vanessa Laurent

Compassionate, evidence-informed cognitive behavioral care

CT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675 Connecticut

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Vanessa

Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a licensed psychologist who integrates cognitive behavioral principles with complementary therapies to help clients address a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

She is identified primarily as a cognitive behavioral therapist, using structured strategies to clarify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for everyday challenges. Her practice draws on additional methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor interventions to each person’s situation.

Dr. Laurent is credentialed in Connecticut (CT Psychologist 3919) and Rhode Island (RI Psychologist PS01675) and brings nine years of professional experience to her clinical work.

She focuses on issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting concerns, career questions, ADHD, and identity-related matters for LGBT clients. Additional topics she addresses include adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, body image, communication problems, fertility and immigration issues, and financial stressors.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical tools, helping individuals identify goals, practice new skills, and navigate life transitions with greater confidence. Dr.

Laurent accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Laurent commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven action and greater psychological flexibility when coping with difficult emotions. In addition, client-centered techniques create space for empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and involved in shaping their goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods fit the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This means starting with assessment and conversation to identify priorities, then tailoring interventions rather than applying a single fixed model.

Online therapy with Dr. Laurent is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing for regular skill practice and check-ins that support lasting change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and many life transitions. Additional focuses include ADHD, body image, fertility and immigration concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is primarily cognitive behavioral in orientation, combined with approaches such as ACT, DBT, and client-centered therapy to match interventions to client needs. Therapy emphasizes practical skills, goal setting, and collaborative problem solving.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a broad spectrum of presenting issues and has applied multiple therapeutic methods during that time.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is licensed as CT Psychologist 3919 and RI Psychologist PS01675 and practices from Connecticut.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she accepts international clients according to the practice details.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Connecticut, Rhode Island

Languages

English