Kelly Hughes, PhD
Licensed Psychologist | NV PY 1116
License with the CA Board of Psychology pending
CLIENT FOCUS
Adolescents and elementary school children navigating learning, emotional, and developmental challenges, as well as young adults.
ASSESSMENT APPROACH
Strength-Based
Person-Centered
Evidence-Based
Holistic
Culturally Responsive
ISSUES COVERED
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specific Learnings Disorders
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Adjustment Disorders
Multicultural and Diversity Issues
Kelly's strong research background and commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that assessments incorporate the latest technology and well-researched measures for enhanced validity and reliability.
Her experience across both counseling and assessment settings provides a comprehensive understanding of how to support children, teens, and young adults holistically, addressing both emotional and academic needs.
Kelly's involvement in teaching, research, and leadership opportunities keeps her at the forefront of the field, bringing current knowledge and fresh perspectives to her clinical work.
"I chose the field of assessment because evaluations provide clients with an increased awareness of themselves and others. I hope clients feel a renewed sense of energy and hope for approaching challenges. I also hope that clients feel affirmed and excited about what the future holds and their potential."
- Kelly Hughes
Kelly Hughes is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular expertise in ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disorders.
Kelly brings a strengths-based, person-centered approach to her assessments, believing that evaluation is not only helpful for understanding academic and cognitive functioning, but can be deeply informative about understanding the individual as a whole.
Kelly enjoys working with adolescents and elementary school children, bringing her evidence-based approach and genuine care to clients across developmental stages. Her experience in both counseling and assessment settings gives her a comprehensive understanding of how to support children and teens as they navigate academic, social, and emotional challenges. She also works with young adults, drawing on her background in college counseling to support their unique developmental needs.
Kelly's approach to assessment is grounded in the belief that evaluation builds insight, and greater insight allows for more awareness of how to tackle challenges effectively. Her goal is for clients to feel a greater sense of peace in understanding themselves and how they might advocate for their needs in different settings. Many clients have expressed relief after working with Kelly, finally understanding the dynamics that have been occurring and gaining clarity about how to approach their challenges.
Beyond her core specialties, Kelly assesses clients experiencing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders. She brings thoughtful attention to multicultural and diversity issues in assessment, ensuring that evaluations are culturally responsive and appropriate for each individual's unique background and experiences.
What distinguishes Kelly's work is her strong background in research and her commitment to staying current with the latest studies to inform her practice. She deeply cares about evidence-based practice and seeks to incorporate the most recent technology and well-researched psychological measures to enhance the validity and reliability of her assessments. This dedication to evidence-based practice ensures that clients receive evaluations grounded in the latest scientific understanding.
Kelly's involvement in teaching, research, and leadership opportunities keeps her constantly learning and growing within the field, bringing fresh perspectives and cutting-edge knowledge to her clinical work. This commitment to ongoing professional development means that clients benefit from the most current approaches to assessment and intervention.
Her person-centered philosophy emphasizes understanding clients holistically, not just as a collection of test scores or diagnostic criteria. Kelly chose the field of assessment because it provides clients with new awareness of themselves and others, fostering renewed energy and hope for approaching challenges. She hopes that every client feels affirmed and excited about what the future holds and their potential for growth.
Outside of her clinical work, Kelly enjoys reading (especially Newberry Medal-winning young adult literature), running, and hiking.