THRESHOLD PSYCHOLOGY
Threshold Psychology is a private practice which focuses on providing services to children, teens, and young adults including psycho-educational assessments, assessments for Autism and ADHD, and behavioural assessments. Threshold Psychology also provides counselling for common issues such as stress, anxiety, self-regulation, and relationships. We use evidence-based interventions including cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness in our work with children and families. We consult with other organizations including the school system to better meet the needs of students.
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KELLY HUMPHRIES, MA
Threshold Psychology Lunenburg
Kelly Humphries is a registered psychologist who graduated with a Master of Arts in School Psychology in 2001 from Mount Saint Vincent University. Kelly has worked in a number of settings including an ADHD Clinic in Truro, Mount Saint Vincent University, the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, and the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. She has worked in the South Shore as a school psychologist since 2003 supporting children, families, and school staff.
After 21 years in the public school system, Kelly has opened Threshold Psychology, a private psychology practice aimed at providing services to children, teens, and young adults. This practice is temporarily located in Lunenburg at Malagash Terrace (28 Sawpit Road) while a permanent building is constructed in Mahone Bay.
Kelly's approach to psychology is highly influenced by trauma-informed practices, positive psychology, the neurobiology of behaviour, and mindfulness. Kelly has a high level of expertise in the areas of learning profiles, behaviour problems, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. In 2014, Kelly became a Certified Mindfulness Instructor and she currently offers mindfulness education to her clients.
