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Vanessa Pruitt is a licensed mental health therapist, writer, and educator specializing in trauma, attachment, relationships, and child development. She is the founder of Seven Stones Mental Health and co-owner of Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services in Nebraska.

Drawing from years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, Vanessa writes about psychology, communication, emotional wellness, personal growth, and the patterns that shape human behavior. Her work blends evidence-based mental health principles with practical, accessible insights designed to help readers better understand themselves and their relationships.

Vanessa incorporates trauma-informed, attachment-focused, EMDR, and play therapy approaches in her clinical work. As a Registered Play Therapist™, she has advanced training in helping children communicate, process emotions, and heal through developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.

When she isn't providing therapy, supervising clinicians, or running a counseling practice, Vanessa enjoys exploring the intersection of psychology, storytelling, healing, and personal transformation through writing and education.