Vanessa Laurent, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist

Vanessa R. Laurent, PhD, is a Pediatric Psychologist at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Laurent’s areas of expertise include assessment and evidence-based treatment of behavioral and emotional factors that impact medical illness and injury; providing multidisciplinary care of somatic symptoms and related disorders; training and mentoring of psychology, psychiatry, and medical trainees.

Education

Western Michigan University

Fellowship

Nemours Children's Health System

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Locations for this Doctor

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport

191 Post Road West
Westport, CT06880
United States

Recent Blog Posts by Vanessa R. Laurent, PhD

Attentive school-aged boy, listening to father during conversation
Blog - Growing Healthy

How to Talk to Kids About Scary or Tragic Events in the News

A stethoscope with hearts around it.
Blog - Advancing Kids

Dr. Shannon Blemings: Advancing Pediatrics and Advocacy Through REACH

Two young adult female friends hugging
Blog - Growing Healthy

"My Friend Has Cancer:" Helping Adolescents and Young Adults Cope

A patient being handed a food voucher in Connecticut Children's ED.
Blog - Advancing Kids

Bridging Healthcare and Food Insecurity: A Unified Approach