Psychologist. Author.
Resilience Expert.

Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur is a renowned leader in the field of mental health, with over 30 years of experience serving children and their families. As a licensed psychologist, Ph. D, and Chief Executive Officer at nonprofit for children and youth with psychological distress, Dr. Lorry has been a driving force behind the development of evidence-based strategies for buffering the effects of toxic stress and building resilience.

Dr. Lorry was an early adopter of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework, which she continues to use as a context for understanding and addressing mental health needs. She has been recognized as a subject matter expert and is frequently sought out for speaking engagements and training on the topics of toxic stress, ACEs, and trauma-informed care.

She received her Ph.D. from UCLA and is considered a visionary and trailblazer in the field of children's mental health. Her unique approach reexamines mental health in the context of ACEs and offers solutions that not only treat the predictable negative impacts of ACEs but also look upstream to prevent them from happening in the first place.

As an adult with 8 ACEs of her own, Dr. Lorry is a walking example of resilience and hope for the future. In her new book Mastering Resilience: Transforming Into Your Purpose, she shares her story and the 8 ingredients for mastering resilience.

She has dedicated her life and career to helping the world understand and overcome the effects of toxic stress brought on by ACEs. Through her groundbreaking research, book, and innovative programs and services, Dr. Lorry is transforming the field of mental health and providing a path to healing for everyone impacted by ACEs.