Dr. Vanessa Laurent, CT Psychologist 3919, RI Psychologist PS01675

Dr. Vanessa Laurent is a psychologist licensed in Connecticut and Rhode Island. She brings nine years of clinical experience and focuses on approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Her work emphasizes practical strategies families and individuals can use day to day.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she helps people spot patterns, try new behaviors, and build routines that reduce stress and anxiety. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing when those tools match a person's goals.

Common concerns Dr. Laurent addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, parenting worries, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, identity and LGBT concerns, and challenges tied to adoption or blended families. Additional focus areas include fertility and immigration issues, body image and self-esteem, and career or money stress.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She works with people to set clear goals and practices skills in and between sessions. Techniques often include behavioral experiments, values-based planning, communication skills, and problem-solving tailored to each situation.

Sessions are available in English and she accepts international clients. Therapy can be scheduled in formats that fit varied lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire connects people with the scheduling process.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Laurent commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the person's own priorities guide the work. Together the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful; finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video calls work well for standard therapy work and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support easier to fit into daily life. These options allow people to continue therapy around work, family, or travel while keeping a steady course toward their goals.