Vanessa Pruitt (she/her)

MS, CPC, LIMHP, RPT™
Accepting Clients

Registered Play Therapist™ & EMDR therapist helping clients heal from PTSD, anxiety, and complex trauma with evidence-based care.

Mental Health Practitioner in Grand Island, NE

About My Clients

Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or PTSD? I specialize in EMDR therapy, play therapy, complex trauma, and attachment issues. Whether you’re facing overwhelming emotions, intrusive memories, or relationship struggles, I provide a safe, supportive space to heal. I work with children (4+), teens, and adults, offering both in-person and online therapy. Let’s work together to build resilience, process painful experiences, and create a path toward emotional wellness.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Registered Play Therapist™ and EMDR-trained therapist specializing in PTSD, complex trauma (c-PTSD), anxiety, and dissociation. My approach integrates EMDR, play therapy, attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients process distressing memories and break free from the cycle of trauma. Whether you’re struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional dysregulation, I create a collaborative space where we build tools for confidence, self-trust, and emotional balance.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

With a background in sociology and racial justice research, I approach therapy through a social justice and LGBTQ+ affirming lens. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to providing inclusive, culturally competent care for marginalized and underrepresented individuals. My practice is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. I welcome feedback and actively seek growth in my understanding of diversity, inclusion, and intersectional mental health care.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Nebraska Total Care
  • Wellcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $90 - 210/session

Info

Email Vanessa
403 Lexington Cir
Grand Island, NE 68803

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