Kristy Norton
Clinical Therapist
Discipline Clinical Therapist
Credentials
Master of Social Work (MSW) — University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology — Western University
Regulatory College / Licence
Social Worker Candidate — Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
Areas of Focus
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy
ADHD support and executive functioning
Autism and AuDHD support
Late-identified neurodivergence
Self-understanding after diagnosis or self-identification
Burnout recovery
Return-to-work planning
Workplace accommodations
Self-compassion and identity development
Parent support for neurodivergent children
Academic planning and learning strategies
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Anxiety support
Mental health support for adolescents and adults
Person-centred planning
Strengths-based therapy
Social service navigation and connection
Populations Served
Adolescents ages 12+
Adults
ADHD individuals
Autistic individuals
AuDHD individuals
Neurodivergent adults
Adults exploring possible neurodivergence
Adults navigating late identification or diagnosis
Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children
High school students
University and post-secondary students
Individuals experiencing burnout or executive functioning challenges
Languages
🇨🇦 English
About Kristy
Kristy Norton is a Clinical Therapist and Registered Social Worker who supports adolescents and adults with neurodivergence, executive functioning, mental health, and the everyday challenges that can come with trying to navigate systems that do not always fit the way a person's brain works.
Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD individuals are welcome in Kristy's practice. Whether someone has a formal diagnosis, is considering whether they may be neurodivergent, or has come to understand themselves through their own experiences, Kristy provides space to explore those questions with curiosity, respect, and without judgment.
Kristy has particular experience supporting adults who are autistic or suspect they may be autistic, as well as teens and adults navigating ADHD and related executive functioning difficulties. Her work can include self-rediscovery after diagnosis, understanding late-identified neurodivergence, building executive functioning strategies, burnout recovery, return-to-work planning, workplace accommodations, self-compassion, and developing a clearer understanding of personal needs and strengths.
She has extensive experience working within psychological assessment environments. Her background includes guiding adults through autism and ADHD assessment processes, psychometric and psychoeducational testing, psychological assessment, and supporting individuals who are trying to better understand their cognitive, emotional, or learning profiles.
Kristy understands that medication may be helpful for some people with ADHD, while practical systems and skills are often still needed for everyday life. She works collaboratively with clients to develop executive functioning strategies that make sense for how their brain works. Sessions may include identifying barriers, testing strategies, adjusting systems, and practising approaches that can be used in school, work, relationships, and daily routines.
Her experience also includes supporting students with academic challenges, test anxiety, learning accommodations, ADHD, and immediate mental health needs. This background informs her work with high school and university students who may be trying to manage academic demands while also navigating executive functioning, anxiety, identity, or neurodivergence.
Kristy's broader clinical background includes work with anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, family violence, trauma, parenting, developmental disabilities, and community mental health. She has worked with children, adults, families, students, and community systems, giving her a strong understanding of how mental health and wellbeing are influenced by relationships, environments, access to support, and the systems surrounding an individual.
Her approach is person-centred, strengths-based, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. Rather than beginning with what someone should change about themselves, Kristy works with clients to understand what is happening, identify what matters to them, and develop strategies that support greater clarity, functioning, and wellbeing.
For Kristy, therapy is not about making someone fit a predetermined definition of success. It is about helping people better understand themselves, develop tools that are useful in their actual lives, and build systems and supports that feel sustainable.
Advanced Training & Certifications
Kristy brings additional training and experience across trauma, anxiety, suicide intervention, parenting, family violence, psychological assessment, and strengths-based support.
Certifications & Specialized Training
Mothers in Mind- Child Development Institute
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training- LivingWorks
Partner Assault Response Program
B-SAFER- Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk
Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (PMAB)
Clinical Approaches & Professional Experience
Kristy's clinical work has included:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
ADHD coaching and executive functioning support
Person-centred planning
Burnout recovery
Mindfulness
Motivational interviewing
Strengths-based therapy
Individual counselling
Group facilitation
Trauma and attachment-informed work
Family violence counselling
Psychological assessment and psychometry
Psychoeducational assessment support
Learning and academic strategy development
Social service navigation
Developmental disability support
Professional Background & Contributions
Kristy brings experience across counselling, social work, psychological assessment, student mental health, developmental services, and family support.
Her professional background has included:
Counselling autistic adults and adults exploring possible autism
Supporting teens and adults with neurodivergence and executive functioning difficulties
Guiding adults through autism and ADHD assessment processes
Psychometric and psychological assessment work
Student mental health triage and counselling
Academic strategy and accommodation support
Therapy for anxiety and social anxiety
Support for postpartum depression and anxiety
Family violence counselling
Parenting and caregiver support
Developmental disability services
Group facilitation and psychoeducation
Program development
University-level instruction
Kristy has also contributed to community and family-focused programming through volunteer program development and university alumni involvement.
Accessing Services
Kristy provides Clinical Therapy and mental health support through Allied Therapy for adolescents ages 12 and older, adults, neurodivergent individuals, students, parents, and caregivers.
She provides:
In-person services at Allied Therapy's Bedford clinic
Virtual Clinical Therapy support across Nova Scotia
Kristy's experience may be particularly helpful for individuals looking for support with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-identified neurodivergence, executive functioning, burnout, academic demands, self-understanding, workplace challenges, or mental health concerns that intersect with neurodivergence.
Learn More About Kristy
You can learn more about Kristy's therapeutic approach and areas of practice through her Psychology Today profile:
View Kristy Norton's Psychology Today profile
Book with Kristy
If you're looking for support with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, executive functioning, burnout, late-identified neurodivergence, academic demands, or understanding yourself more clearly, Kristy can help you explore practical and meaningful next steps.
Book Clinical Therapy with Kristy through Allied Therapy.
Not sure whether Clinical Therapy is the right place to start? Contact Allied Therapy and our team can help you determine an appropriate next step.