Dr. Vanessa Laurent

Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a licensed psychologist practicing in Connecticut and Rhode Island. She has nine years of clinical experience and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and eating and food-related concerns. She uses straightforward, practical methods so sessions focus on what matters now.

Her approach centers on cognitive behavioral ideas paired with client-centered care. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test small changes, while keeping the conversation grounded in each person's goals. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to the person in front of her.

Dr. Laurent has supported people through life transitions, parenting strains, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and fertility questions. She also addresses body image, intimacy, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional fallout of immigration or financial stress. Her work includes trauma and abuse, as well as mood and impulse concerns such as depression and ADHD-related difficulties.

When meeting clients she aims for a practical, collaborative tone. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, trying out skills between visits, and reviewing what helps. She emphasizes steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.

People can expect a professional who adapts methods to individual needs and preferences. Dr. Laurent welcomes conversations about coaching, career stress, isolation or loneliness, and forgiveness work, and helps people find what will move them forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with impulsivity, relationship problems, and intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes ongoing skill practice and follow-up more convenient for people balancing work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities.