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. 

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!

Heather Fleuriet, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her Master’s in Psychology from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Heather’s background and experience includes working with children and adolescents in the community-based and in home settings; working with college students on a university campus; as well as working with adults in an outpatient setting. Although Heather treats a variety of psychological problems, she is trained in EMDR and specializes in working with individuals with trauma.

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Heather is now offering EMDR intensives which involve 3-4 hours of EMDR to fast track trauma work.

“Often times, people have trauma or distress from their childhood when their needs were not met. These types of experiences have altered the way they view themselves, the world and their future. They begin to look outside of themselves to have their needs met; which ultimately leads to dissatisfaction and being unfulfilled. I like to help a person explain to themselves why they think and behave the way they do. Then help them to learn to validate their own needs and skills. I help people navigate the negative core beliefs about themselves and where they come from.

 

A lot of people don’t realize how their first attachment- their caregivers- will influence their attachment to people and things in the rest of their life. We must partner together to help you gain insight into your own experience and core beliefs and then allow this insight to guide change in the present.”

 

Heather’s therapeutic approach is based on the idea that people are in control of their own outcomes and simply need a little guidance to tap into the resources and empowerment that they already have within themselves. If you are looking for someone to hold space for you to learn about yourself on a deeper level and feel empowered to make changes in yourself and life, then Heather may be the right therapist for you.

Mrs. Elizabeth Conmy is a licensed psychological associate (LPA) who specializes in psycho-educational and neurological assessment of children and adolescents.

 

Elizabeth completed the master’s program at Appalachian State University and began her career as a school psychologist in Cumberland County Schools.  Elizabeth and her family moved back to her hometown of Wilmington, NC in 2014 where she continued her work as a school psychologist with New Hanover County Schools.  As a school psychologist, Elizabeth enjoyed supporting parents, teachers/staff, and students. After 15 years working in public schools, Elizabeth began working with Dr. Wright as an assessment technician while she obtained her LPA.  She has been excited to transition her expertise in the area of learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders to private practice.  She continues to expand her specialty areas to adults with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and Depression. In addition to psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessment, Elizabeth will also offer executive function coaching. 

 

Elizabeth and her husband have two children.  Their family can be found on the soccer field, baseball field, or basketball court most weekends.