La Rue De Vries , AASW

La Rue De Vries is an AASW-credentialed social worker in Australia with 7 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She collaborates with clients to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood, recognizing the courage it takes to seek new ways of processing life's challenges. AASW indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her professional standing in Australia.

She approaches therapy as a partnership focused on self-empowerment, working alongside individuals to identify practical strategies and reflective insights that support emotional regulation, relationship repair, and renewed self-worth. Her work encourages clients to discover alternative ways of knowing, being, and doing, with an emphasis on building skills that translate into everyday life. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals, with attention to developing sustainable coping strategies.

La Rue aims to guide people toward greater clarity, agency, and resilience as they take the first steps toward meaningful change and ongoing personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

La Rue De Vries draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and supports commitment to values-based action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust, and can be helpful when addressing relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, or attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, emphasizing empathy and collaboration so individuals can find their own solutions to challenges like self-esteem and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and La Rue works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable as they work toward their goals.