Vanessa Pruitt, PLMHP, MS

Vanessa, the founder of Nerdy Millennial, is a compassionate Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner from Nebraska. She specializes in complex trauma (c-PTSD) therapy, providing support to clients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults. Vanessa is a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) with expertise in attachment-based interventions. Additionally, she is actively pursuing play therapy (RPT) and EMDR certification and is trained in sandtray therapy. Alongside her therapeutic work, Vanessa is also a certified birth doula. With her doula training, she offers compassionate support to individuals and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, ensuring a nurturing and empowering experience. Vanessa's commitment to supporting individuals on their healing and transformative journeys shines through her expertise in trauma therapy and her compassionate approach to birth support. With her diverse skill set and passion for holistic well-being, Vanessa strives to provide comprehensive care and education.

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