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.

Reduce Heartburn and Indigestion In Pregnancy

Tips to Reduce Heartburn and Indigestion In Pregnancy

Heartburn is a common complaint during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters. Many women also suffer from acid reflux and indigestion during this time. Here are some tips to reduce heartburn and indigestion in pregnancy. Heartburn is an uncomfortable or burning sensation behind the breastbone that often occurs after eating or drinking. You…

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Nervous System Healing: 4 Therapies to Jumpstart Healing

Nervous System Healing: 4 Therapies to Jumpstart Healing

Nervous system health is one of the most overlooked aspects of healing. It’s essential to take care of your nervous system to properly function and heal you! The following four therapies are some of the best ways to jumpstart this process. 1. Somatic Experiencing and Somatic-Based Therapies Somatic Experiencing and other somatic-based therapies are a…

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Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

Many traditional therapists opt to add online or telehealth counseling to their list of services. The arrival of COVID-19 has almost guaranteed that every mental health practitioner can provide distance services. If you’re already providing telehealth services, it may feel like a natural step to fully offer online counseling.  Whether you want to expand your…

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How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

Now or in your past, have you ever felt as if you could not express how you feel? That your feelings were invalid or dismissed? That you were unseen or unheard? If you’ve experienced these feelings, especially in a chronic sense, your experiences and your perception of them may be impacting your mental and physical…

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