Dr. Kerri Wright, PsyD

Media Releases

Inspiring Health and Wellbeing through Expert Guidance, Support, and Empowerment

Dr. Kerri Wright, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Wright Psychological Assessment & Counseling Services, is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and anxiety disorders in Wilmington, North Carolina. With a profound commitment to psychological well-being, she specializes in psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessments, alongside offering comprehensive therapeutic support tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

Dr. Wright employs a variety of evidence-based approaches including psychological testing and evaluation, behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), executive function coaching, and parent support. Her holistic methodology aims to empower individuals and their families, fostering independence, happiness, and a strong sense of overall well-being. 

With a rich educational background, Dr. Wright earned her PsyD from Antioch New England Graduate School in 2009 and has a specialty autism certificate from the University of Vermont acquired in 2011. Her extensive experience includes serving as a school psychologist and autism liaison for the New Hanover Public School system from 2012 to 2020. In this role, she effectively managed curriculum development and various educational supports for students diagnosed with autism, showcasing her dedication to bridging the gap between educational institutions and psychological services.

Dr. Wright’s practice in Wilmington provides a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Through tailored therapeutic interventions, she helps individuals develop coping strategies, improve executive functioning skills, and enhance their overall quality of life. Additionally, Dr. Wright emphasizes the importance of involving families in the therapeutic process, offering guidance that strengthens relationships and promotes collaborative growth.

Recommended Articles

• What Is Disorganized Schizophrenia?

  Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder involving a breakdown that drastically affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The disorder has five subtypes, one of which is disorganized schizophrenia. Its very name implies the typical and predominant characteristics by which it is identified:...

• 5 Signs That You Are an Extrovert

  Extroverts are described as being sociable, talkative, friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing, and action-oriented. Although these characteristics are positive, sometimes, extroverts are also associated with negative impressions, such as being attention seekers, often distracted, and have a hard time...

• Trypophobia and Other Strange Phobias

  A phobia can be defined as a debilitating and overwhelming fear of a situation, object, animal, feeling, or place. Phobias are more evident compared to "fear" and normally occur when an individual has an unrealistic or exaggerated sense of danger about an object or situation. In case a phobia gets...

• Actor with Autism Guest Stars on "The Good Doctor"

  Many are watching ABC's new hit "The Good Doctor," which portrays a doctor who has autism spectrum disorder. While the show itself is bringing a lot of awareness into what it's like to have autism, it is making even further progress by having excellent actor, Coby Bird, on the show, who actually has...

• Top 7 Depression Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

  Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses experienced by people, and just like any other illness, this condition is also accompanied by certain myths and misconceptions. These are the most common myths surrounding depression today....

• What Is Extrinsic Motivation?

  IntroductionExtrinsic motivation is defined as a reward-driven behavior and is considered as a type of operant conditioning, which is a form of behavior modification that would make use of rewards and punishments. When we talk about extrinsic motivation, it involves the use of rewards or other...