About Wright Psychological Assessment & Counseling Services

Dr. Wright is a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessment as well as providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and their families. 

She completed her doctoral program at Antioch New England Graduate School and was an intern at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit. After

working as a School Psychologist in Rutland, Vermont for 9 years, Dr. Wright pursued an advanced certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative through Johnson State College, just prior to moving to North Carolina. She was the Autism Specialist for New Hanover County Schools for 8 years while she was building her private practice.

Dr. Wright has also worked in a juvenile detention center, an inpatient setting, as well as in a residential setting with children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses. 

Currently, Dr. Wright is focusing on executive function coaching, behavioral and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy, parent training for families with members on the spectrum, and social skills training in addition to conducting psycho-education and neuropsychological assessments. 

Dr. Denise Hanson is a licensed psychologist who has worked in the field of psychology for over forty years. She and her family moved to Wilmington, NC from the Boston, MA area in 1999 and has served the Wilmington area since that time.

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Dr. Hanson earned her BA degree in psychology in 1975, her MS degree in clinical psychology in 1977, her CAGS in family counseling in 1984, and her Psy.D. in clinical psychology in 1996. She is currently working on completing her MA degree in Christian Ministries at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Dr. Hanson completed her predoctoral internship in child and adolescent assessment and treatment at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment and learning evaluations of children and adolescents at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hanson is licensed in North Carolina and Massachusetts. She is also a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which allows her to practice telepsychology in any state that is a member of PSYPACT.

Dr. Hanson specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, trauma (EMDR), grief, executive functioning and ADHD coaching, and Christian and biblical counseling. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages.

Ms. Jennifer Rendleman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Simmons University with a concentration in children and families.  Jennifer received her BA in psychology from the University of Kentucky.  

Jennifer works with children, teens, families and adults providing a safe and accepting environment to help each individual feel supported throughout the process.  Jennifer has training in Evidence-Based Therapies: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Behavioral Neuroscience.  Jennifer works from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; assisting and supporting clients to grow and be the best they can be.  Jennifer caters her approach to each client’s individual needs.  

Jennifer has been the therapist at Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatric Multispecialty Care for several years.  During her time at Novant, Jennifer has worked closely with doctors from all specialties to provide integrated mental health services to clients.  In conjunction with Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatric Multispecialty Care, Jennifer started her private practice in 2021.   Jennifer has a wide variety of experience working with clients addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, trauma, tics, medical conditions effecting mental health, and more.  

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two boys, dog Sprink and staying active, skiing, running and kayaking.

Mr. Nance is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) specializing in child, adolescent, and adult well-being. Mr. Nance also specializes in serving the sports population with their mental performance.

Mr. Nance completed his master’s program at Francis Marion University where he played soccer during his 4 years of undergraduate work and has a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. He employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. Each approach is carefully selected and adapted to meet the unique needs of the clientele he works with. By incorporating creative and interactive techniques, he strives to make therapy a positive and engaging experience for every one of his clients. 

Carson has worked in many different areas and with different populations in both his private practice and through his sports psychology company. He has served as the Performance Enhancement Coach for Francis Marion University, head coach for the South Carolina Soccer Olympic Development Program, worked and trained collegiate, current professional, and former professional athletes, and currently works with the counseling center at UNCW here in Wilmington. 

In his free time Carson loves staying active in sports, spending time at the beach, and playing with his pup, Mr. Bear, who you may see in the office from time to time!