Summer 2025 - EMDR Basic Training - Welcome to Training

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Kelly Penner Hutton

Kelly Penner Hutton, Ph.D., C.Psych

  • Founder & Clinic Director, Peace of Mind Therapy and Consultation Inc.
  • EMDR Trainer and Consultation Director, Elevate EMDR Academy
  • Clinical Associate | Social Work Mentor, University of Manitoba

Kelly Penner Hutton is a highly experienced psychologist, clinic director, and educator. As the founder of Peace of Mind Therapy and Consultation Inc., Kelly oversees a practice that offers comprehensive therapy and assessment services to individuals across the lifespan. With a deep passion for guiding the next generation of therapists, she supervises doctoral and master’s level candidates pursuing independent registration, ensuring they receive mentorship and support to establish and succeed in their careers.

Kelly is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She is also dedicated to integrating diverse therapeutic approaches, including animal-assisted therapy with equines and a facility service dog, to create a unique, healing environment for her clients.

In her academic roles, Kelly serves as a Clinical Associate in the CPA-accredited Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of Manitoba and as a Social Work Mentor. Her commitment to training extends to her leadership at Elevate EMDR Academy, where she collaborates with a talented team of consultants to offer EMDR consultation services, fostering professional growth among therapists.



James Powell, LICSW

I consider this the best training I have received in my 30-plus years in Human Services!! I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kelly's EMDR training at Elevate EMDR Academy! 


Austen McFarren, LPCC

I left EMDR training with my career rejuvenated. Dr. Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and supportive.