Carter Psychology

Dr. Carter is a clinical neuropsychologist with 12 years of experience providing assessment, consultation, and intervention services to the stroke and acquired brain injury programmes at a rehabilitation facility. She continues to work part-time in a hospital-based service.

Dr. Carter has a broad range of experience working with individuals undergoing cognitive changes from neurological and medical conditions in acute care, rehabilitation, and residential settings.Dr. Carter provides neuropsychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services with a particular interest in return to employment, compensatory strategy development, and emotional adjustment to cognitive changes and neurological diagnoses.

Referrals are not required to work with Dr. Carter. Please contact Carter Psychology if you are interested in making an appointment or finding out more about the services offered. If you have health insurance, you may need a physician referral to get reimbursed. Please check with your insurance provider or employee benefit plan to see if a referral is required for reimbursement.

The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. They provide information, resources, education, and support programs, such as caregiver support groups.

The Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia (BIANS) is a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life for survivors and their families, with a number of local chapters and support groups.The Capital Health Mental Health Program provides adult services for mental health and addiction.

Fees for psychologists in private practice are not covered by MSI. Private health insurance or an employee benefit plan (EAP) may cover some services. Some insurance plans require physician referral for reimbursement. Please check with your insurer or EAP to determine your eligible coverage. Clients are responsible for checking and understanding the details of their own particular policy to verify the limits of their coverage.

A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in the relationship(s) between how people think and behave and how their brain works. A neuropsychological assessment is an in-depth assessment that helps determine strengths and weaknesses in thinking skills and brain function, such as attention, language, visuospatial skills, memory, and problem-solving.