Who I Work With
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My practice focuses on helping individuals and families better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
- Children Ages 5–17
- Adolescents and Teens
- Adults
- Parents and Caregivers
- Individuals with ADHD
- Autistic Individuals
- Trauma Survivors
- Individuals Experiencing Anxiety, Depression, or Emotional Dysregulation
Areas of Specialty
- Complex Trauma and PTSD
- Childhood Trauma
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- EMDR Therapy
- ADHD Support
- Autism Support
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
- Attachment and Relationship Concerns
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Mood Concerns
- Emotional Regulation
- Behavioral Challenges
- Parent Support and Education
- Pregnancy Loss and Grief Support
Services Offered
Trauma Therapy
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults process the effects of trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other adverse experiences. Treatment focuses on reducing distress, improving emotional regulation, and supporting long-term healing.
Play Therapy
As a Registered Play Therapist™, I use developmentally appropriate play-based interventions to help children express emotions, process experiences, and build healthy coping skills.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray therapy provides children, adolescents, and adults with a creative and expressive way to explore experiences, relationships, and emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy approach used to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional impact of distressing experiences.
ADHD and Autism Support
I provide neurodiversity-affirming support for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences. Therapy focuses on understanding strengths, building skills, improving self-advocacy, and creating supportive environments.
Parent Consultation and Support
Parents and caregivers often benefit from additional guidance and support when helping children navigate emotional, behavioral, developmental, or neurodivergent challenges.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe healing happens within safe, trusting relationships. My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to explore difficult experiences while building the skills needed to move forward.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and neurodiversity-affirming principles. I recognize that every individual has unique strengths, challenges, and experiences, and I tailor treatment to meet each client’s developmental needs and personal goals.
Whether I am working with a young child through play therapy, helping a teen navigate emotional challenges, or supporting an adult healing from trauma, I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes growth, resilience, and lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Registered Play Therapist™?
A Registered Play Therapist™ has completed extensive specialized training, supervision, and clinical experience in the use of play therapy with children and families.
What ages do you work with?
I work with children ages 5–17, adolescents, and adults.
Do you provide EMDR therapy?
Yes. I am trained in EMDR and utilize it when clinically appropriate to help individuals process trauma and distressing experiences.
Do you work with ADHD and autism?
Yes. I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and use a neurodiversity-affirming approach that recognizes strengths while supporting areas of challenge.
Do you work with trauma and PTSD?
Yes. Trauma treatment is one of my primary areas of specialization, including childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence exposure, and complex trauma.
What is sand tray therapy?
Sand tray therapy uses miniature figures and a sand tray to help clients express emotions, experiences, and relationships in a nonverbal and creative way.
Can parents be involved in treatment?
Absolutely. Parent involvement is often an important component of successful treatment, particularly when working with children and adolescents.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Telehealth appointments may be available depending on clinical appropriateness and scheduling availability.
Schedule an Appointment with Vanessa Pruitt
If you are seeking support for trauma, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, child and adolescent concerns, or healing from difficult life experiences, I would be honored to work with you.
Call: (308) 675-2858
In-person and telehealth appointments available.