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Vanessa R. Laurent, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist


Practice Name Connecticut Children's Specialty Group

Education

Education:

BA, St. John’s University, 2008
MA, Southern Connecticut State University, 2010
MA, Western Michigan University, 2014
PhD, Western Michigan University, 2016

Residency:

Clinical Psychology Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2015-2016

Fellowship:

Pediatric Health Psychology, Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, 2016-2017

Clinical Expertise

  • Assessment and evidence-based treatment of behavioral and emotional factors that impact medical illness and injury
  • Providing multidisciplinary care of somatic symptom and related disorders
  • Training and mentoring of psychology, psychiatry, and medical trainees
  • Addressing psychosocial factors and systemic barriers that impact NICU families and long term outcomes

Recent Blog Posts by Vanessa R. Laurent, PhD
September 26, 2022
Is My Child Experiencing Weight Stigma?
Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

Kids come in different shapes, sizes and personalities! It is important to recognize, however, that there is an ongoing childhood obesity problem in this country—for many reasons. This means, unfortunately, children and adolescents with obesity struggle with teasing, bullying and social rejection because of weight stigma. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist Dr. Vanessa Laurent explains what […]

Posted In: Weight Management

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February 9, 2022
3 Steps for Teens to Master Time Management
Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

Grades, friends, sports, extracurricular interests – teens have a lot on their plates. All of these obligations can quickly go from fulfilling to overwhelming, especially during times of transition or in the midst of ongoing stressors like the pandemic. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist Vanessa R. Laurent, PhD, has tips.   Want more articles like this […]

Posted In: Behavioral Health, Parenting, Parenting Through Change Kit

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