Team
NavOn’s team of experienced and relationship-focused clinicians provide assessment, consultation, and therapy to meet your needs.
Dr. Kim Harris
Executive Director
Bio
Kim (Dr. Harris) is a clinical and forensic psychologist providing assessments and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families inside and outside of the legal system. She earned a PhD in school-clinical psychology from the University of Toronto in 2007. Trained in a variety of family therapy models and understanding the family as a complex system, Kim believes that bridge building within families can have big impacts for children and communities. She is also trained in CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), ABA (applied behaviour analysis), narrative therapy, and play therapy techniques. She is skilled in the treatment of trauma, parent-child contact problems, and tailoring treatments for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers. Kim is collaborative and relationship-oriented in her approach to therapy and assessment. Kim takes a strengths-based and brain-based approach to understanding people and behaviour. Kim has been declared an expert witness in Family Court and Civil Court matters in a variety of areas including FASD, parenting capacity, mental health, and domestic violence, and the evaluation of children’s voices.
The Executive Director of NavOn – Kim is strongly invested in nurturing the development of a team of highly skilled mental health professionals, who are courageous in their work and committed to their community. Kim has a strong value for health equity and believes that everyone deserves access to high quality service when they need it. She leads by example through her stewardship of multi-year projects to build peer and professional support networks and NavOn’s offerings of innovative often no cost programs where there are service gaps. Kim has provided collaborative leadership on a variety of community initiatives related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), where she sits on the Leads Committee and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, were she sits on the Executive Committee. Kim is an adjunct professor in the Faculties of Education and Social Science at Western University. She provides training on topics related to family dynamics, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., FASD), and the intersection between psychology and the law. Kim has published research articles, clinical guides, and book chapters.
Dr. Dilys Haner
Director of Clinical Training
Bio
Dilys (Dr. Haner) is a clinical and forensic psychologist providing assessments and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families inside and outside of the court system. She earned a PhD in clinical-developmental psychology from York University in 2017; however, she has been practicing therapy since 2004 when she began her career as an overnight counsellor at Canada's national, on-demand counselling hotline. Trained in both long-term psychodynamic methods and short-term manualized approaches, Dilys believes that therapy must be tailored to individuals and groups rather than applying a "one-size fits all" approach to mental health. She is relationship-focused in all her work and takes a complex-systems approach to therapeutic change. Essentially, Dilys believes therapy is a unique and supportive relationship in which she supports, guides, and challenges help-seekers to make and maintain healthy changes they've identified as important. She is also trained in CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, high-conflict family therapy, and play therapy techniques. Dilys has experience working with individuals and families exploring gender and sexual identity issues, as well as sexual behaviour. She is skilled in the treatment of phobias, insomnia, and OCD.
The Director of Clinical Training (DCT) for NavOn and the London Child, Youth, Family, and Forensic Psychology Consortium (LCYFFPC) residency program - Dilys is strongly invested in the clinical training of junior colleagues including graduate students in psychology, psychotherapy, and social work. She also supervises professionals preparing for independent registration in various professional colleges. Dilys is an adjunct professor in both the School and Applied Psychology PhD and the Clinical Psychology PhD programs at Western University. She provides training on topics related to ethics, legal matters in psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., FASD), factitious disorders, and therapeutic alliance. Her hair may or may not be that colour when you meet her in person.
Giulia Papa
Family Lawyer, Accredited Family Mediator, Voice of the Child Practitioner
Bio
Giulia’s practice is focused on child-centred dispute resolution and high-conflict family matters.
Giulia brings a strong legal foundation to her mediation and assessment work, with extensive experience in parenting disputes, decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and complex family dynamics. Her approach is grounded in the best interests of the child, trauma-informed practice, and a deep understanding of how legal processes intersect with family systems.
As a Voice of the Child practitioner, Giulia is skilled in conducting developmentally appropriate interviews with children and adolescents, ensuring that children’s views and preferences are gathered respectfully, neutrally, and without pressure. She is attentive to issues of power imbalance, loyalty conflict, and emotional safety, and prepares clear, balanced reports that assist families, mediators, lawyers, and courts in making informed decisions.
Giulia is known for her calm, empathetic, and structured approach. She works collaboratively with parents and professionals while maintaining neutrality and professionalism, particularly in high-conflict or emotionally charged matters.
She is committed to helping families move forward in a way that minimizes harm, promotes stability for children, and supports durable, child-focused outcomes.
Jacqueline MacMillan
Coordinator of Clinical Case Management
Bio
Having worked at London Family Court Clinic, and now NavOn for a combined 28 years, Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role as the Coordinator of Clinical Case Management at NavOn. During her initial ten years, Jacqueline was a team lead in completing Youth Justice (Section 34) assessments, as well as assisted in many research projects. A highlight for Jacqueline was her involvement travelling across the province to collect and compile data for the Youth Level of Service Inventory (YLS), a highly regarded and standardized instrument used by many professionals today to assess risks and needs of youth offenders.
For the past 18 years, Jacqueline has been the lead Case Manager in clinical services, as well as directly involved in assessment work for Parenting Capacity Assessments (CYFSA Section 98) and Parenting Plan Evaluations (CLRA Section 30). Ensuring ongoing understanding and up to date knowledge, Jacqueline has received training in many areas including trauma-informed care, youth violence, Indigenous cultural awareness, poverty reduction, suicide prevention intervention and postvention, InterRai Child and Youth Mental Health, attachment and clinical implications, and substance abuse and addictions. She has also been a Placement Supervisor/Field Instructor for Social Service Work students.
Jacqueline’s nature to pay attention to every detail, combined with her insight, critical thinking, sensitivity, and patience, lends well to her role as Coordinator of Clinical Case Management. She is well versed in recognizing clients and their families needs and identifying the specialized service at NavOn that would best meet their needs. Jacqueline will be able to answer your questions and provide support as you navigate your way through the referral and service process, ensuring a professional and compassionate point of contact for clients, families, community professionals and agencies.
When not at work, Jacqueline can be found travelling to visit family, enjoying boating and paddleboarding in the summer, and downhill skiing in the winter.
Melissa Moore
Clinical Case Manager
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Dynamic and always up for a challenge, it comes as no surprise that Melissa is one of the Clinical Case Managers (CCM) at NaVon. Intent on a position more aligned with her core values, Melissa transitioned from a successful marketing career in Toronto to the not-for-profit sector over 10 years ago. Melissa provides ongoing assessment, advocacy and consultation to her clients, colleagues and community partners. She has a strong interest in neurodevelopmental “invisible” disabilities and is very aware of the challenges many face due to a lack of diagnostic services and/or the limited understanding of those in support positions.
Melissa is responsible for the coordination and case management of all NaVon Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessments and assists with capacity building efforts in surrounding communities. She continually advocates for access to assessment and community support and is passionate about lessening the stigma attached to prenatal alcohol exposure when 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and alcohol consumption is a social norm. Despite this, many pregnant people and parents feel judged which prevents them from seeking services and interventions for their children that would contribute to an improved quality of life.
Melissa continues to expand her knowledge base and has received training in many areas including human trafficking, youth violence, trauma-informed care, resiliency, TAPP-C (arson prevention), sexual behaviour, culture and diversity and the risks-needs-responsivity model.
Prior to her move to her full-time NaVon role Melissa was the lead CCM on all Youth Justice (Section 34) assessments for Indigenous youth, youth presenting with sexual behaviour charges and newcomer youth. In addition to her clinical role, Melissa has represented the agency at community symposiums, at student placement Forums (Fanshawe and Kings) and has been a Placement Supervisor/Field Instructor for Social Work and Social Service Work students.
Working on a diverse range of assessments – her enthusiasm and professionalism never flags. When not immersed in her work, you can likely find her at the Airport, or Art Gallery: both places that tend to transport her.
Dr. Ashley Bildfell
Psychologist and Trainer
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Ashley (Dr. Bildfell; she/her) is a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, and families. She earned a PhD in school and applied child psychology from Western University in 2021. Trained in CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy), and brief solution-focused therapy, Ashley is a relationship-driven clinician who seeks to empower clients and believes that a non-judgemental therapeutic space, compassion, and skill building can help all clients work towards mental wellness. As a scientist-practitioner, she takes an innovative and flexible approach to adapting evidence-based techniques to meet her clients’ needs and holds hope for her clients while they work towards their goals. She is also undergoing further training in CAMS (the collaborative assessment and management of suicidality) and family therapy. Ashley is skilled at treating trauma, supporting individuals struggling with suicidality, and helping families strengthen their relationships and communication skills. She helps clients with internalizing problems (i.e., anxiety, depression, and OCD) and externalizing problems (i.e., problems with emotion and behaviour regulation). Ashley has a special interest in treating clients with neurodevelopmental disabilities (e.g., ADHD, ASD, FASD, LD) who also struggle with mental health problems.
Ashley is committed to Navigating Onwards’ vision and mission and dedicated to giving back to the community. Through her work at NavOn, she will be offering the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) to adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the 2022/2023 academic year which will serve to: (1) Provide an evidence-based social skills training program to a vulnerable and underserved population, (2) Contribute to better understanding the unique social skills and training program needs of adolescents with FASD, and (3) Provide FASD-specific clinical supervision and training to students and volunteers to increase FASD awareness and capacity building. Her values of collaboration, authenticity, inclusivity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care are held at the forefront of her work. Ashley provides training on topics related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., FASD), getting registered as a psychologist in Ontario, and academic consultation. She is an 2SLGBTQ+ ally who welcomes clients of all genders, sexual identities, and cultural backgrounds. Ashley is a friendly, energetic, and joyful individual who loves spending time with friends and family, reading, cooking, travelling, doing puzzles, painting, and crafting.
Victoria Greene
Clinical Case Manager
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Victoria is a Clinical Case Manager, having completed her Social Service Worker practicum with NavOn. She has a diverse background, including roles in information and data management within the healthcare system and the travel sector, both in Canada and abroad. In addition to her recent education, Victoria has experience working in youth detention, co-facilitating a social skills group for neuro-diverse teens, and coordinating community-building programs for adults in supportive affordable housing with mental health challenges. She is committed to continuous learning and community engagement, with recent training in FASD, human trafficking, Voice of the Child, trauma-informed care, and healthy boundaries and internet safety for youth. Outside of her employment, Victoria offers a safe and supportive home environment for children under the care of a local child services agency, enriching her ability to empathize with and support clients.
Dr. Peter Jaffe
Senior Consultant and Psychologist
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Peter Jaffe is a senior consultant with NavON. He was the founding director of the London Family Court Clinic, has been working in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse, trauma, and families involved with the courts for over forty years. He is the Academic Director Emeritus of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children and a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education, at Western University. Dr. Jaffe’s extensive publications include articles/books on the effects of institutional abuse on children, family violence, child protection and parenting disputes, and children exposed to intimate partner violence. Dr. Jaffe’s expertise in research, theory, and clinical work, has resulted in appearances as an expert witness in provincial and federal courts across Canada.
Dr. Dan Ashbourne
Senior Consultant and Psychologist
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Dr. Dan Ashbourne is a Clinical Psychologist and Accredited Family Mediator. Dr. Ashbourne has worked on the East Coast of Canada running a Children’s Mental Health Centre in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, and later in Northern Ontario for several years in Thunder Bay across many diverse northern communities. He became the Executive Director at the London Family Court Clinic (LFCC) in 2011 until retiring from that role in January 2022. As Director Emeritus of LFCC and Senior Consultant at NavOn, Dr. Ashbourne continues to provide consultation and expert testimony to the Courts in both Youth Criminal, Child Welfare, and Family Law matters. He is a long-standing member and Past- President of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Ontario Chapter and currently sits on the Board of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation. Dr. Ashbourne provides training to legal and mental health professionals on various topics including trauma informed care, self-care for professionals, family relations, Domestic Violence, interviewing children and reporting on the Voice of the Child, as well as Child Inclusive Mediation.
Dr. Richelle Bird
Consultant and Psychologist
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Dr. Richelle Bird is a Clinical Psychologist working with children and adolescents. Richelle is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She obtained her Ph.D. in School & Applied Child Psychology at Western University. Richelle practices from a trauma-informed, equity-oriented lens, working to understand how trauma, social determinants of health and other lived experiences influence clients. She has worked in hospitals, schools and community mental health settings. Richelle has provided assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with a variety of clinical presentations and needs, including trauma, self-regulation challenges, aggressive behaviours, eating disorders, high risk behaviours, learning difficulties, and anxiety and mood-related issues.
Rebecca Reichmann
Consultant and Social Worker
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Rebecca is an empathic Registered MSW with extensive experience in both Nova Scotia and Ontario. Her personal journey as someone navigating the healthcare system while managing a benign brain tumor (resulting in the closure of her right eye) fuels her commitment to providing compassionate support to those seeking counselling services.
With a breadth of experience working across diverse demographics, from children to older adults, Rebecca has developed a comprehensive understanding of various communities, including 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and those struggling with addiction, domestic violence, and abuse, as well as issues related to parenting and relationships.
Her professional focus centers on addressing past and present trauma and mental health challenges, encompassing areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-image, grief/loss, disAbility, and PTSD.
Rebecca employs a holistic approach to counseling, integrating trauma-informed and anti-oppressive principles to assist individuals in overcoming their challenges.
Utilizing an array of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she empowers clients to navigate their healing journey with resilience and strength.
Amelia Hamilton
Consultant and Registered Psychotherapist
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Amelia is a Registered Psychotherapist working with individuals across the lifespan. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, as well as undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology (major in Criminology). Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside strengths-based and trauma-informed frameworks. Amelia tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, goals, and lived experience. She practices through an equity-oriented lens, recognizing the impact of social determinants of health, systemic factors, and trauma in shaping clients’ challenges and the decisions they have made.
Amelia is relational in her work and believes that empathy, compassion, authenticity and collaboration form the foundation for meaningful therapeutic change. She supports clients in developing practical skills for emotional regulation, improving focus, and navigating a range of mental health concerns. Her clinical experience includes working with youth in conflict with the law, adolescents experiencing self-harm and suicidal ideation, and individuals navigating workplace injury and trauma within the WSIB system. In addition to individual therapy, she has experience facilitating DBT skills groups for youth and for parent–teen dyads, supporting families in building shared language, strengthening communication, and enhancing emotion regulation strategies within the home.
Her research interests include masculinity and men’s mental health, singlehood and intimate relationships, and advancing diversity and inclusion within psychological research.
Dr. Megan Mueller
Psychologist (Supervised Practice)
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Megan is a clinical psychologist (supervised practice) at Navigating Onward. She recently earned her PhD in School and Applied Child Psychology from Western University. Megan brings a diverse background in supporting children and youth across various settings, including schools, community organizations, forensic environments, and private practice. Through these experiences, she has developed strong skills related to psychological assessment and intervention.
Megan conducts psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health concerns, and recidivism risk. She also provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents presenting with a range of challenges, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Megan is committed to a collaborative, client-centered approach, focusing on empowering clients to achieve their individual goals. She tailors her clinical work to each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and objectives and is passionate about helping youth develop self-understanding and thrive within their environments.
Dedicated to evidence-based practice, Megan integrates current research findings into her clinical interventions and assessment approaches. Her doctoral dissertation examined the effects of early adversity on brain development in children and its subsequent impact on mental health and social functioning. This research area continues to be a focal interest for Megan, and she aims to deepen her knowledge in this area to enhance her clinical practice.
Outside of work, Megan can often be found outdoors! She enjoys hiking, skiing, beach volleyball, camping adventures, exploring new destinations (both near and far from London), relaxing by a pool or lake, and most of all, watching a beautiful sunset!
Hana Abbas
Consultant and Psychometrist
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Hana Abbas is a PhD student in the Clinical Science and Psychopathology program at Western, providing psychometry services at NavOn. She holds Masters Degrees in Clinical Science and Psychopathology (Western) and Experimental Psychology (University of Manitoba), and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology (University of Toronto at Scarborough). She has had diverse experiences in neuropsychology, geriatric mental health, private practice work with veterans and first responders, and at the Thames Valley District School Board. Hana has strong interests in evidence-based assessment and hopes to one day work in neuropsychology. Her primary research interests have focused on understanding sensory processing and cognitive functioning in healthy and neurologically impaired individuals.
Grishma Dabas
Psychology Resident
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Grishma is a Narwhal Psychology Resident with a major rotation at Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic. She will spend every Wednesday this semester with us at NavOn doing FASD assessments and the Skills & Chills Program. She is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where she completed placements in hospital and community mental health settings. Grishma has experience providing psychological and psychoeducational assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy to children, youth, and adults. She emphasizes her clients’ agency in their own mental health journey through a trauma-informed and client-centred approach. In her free time, Grisha enjoys gaming, hiking, and spending time with her doggo.
Soo Kim
Psychology Resident
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Soo is a psychology resident in NavOn’s Clinical-Forensic track and a doctoral candidate in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at Western University. Through working with children, adolescents, and adults in schools, university accessibility services, and community mental health settings, Soo has gained experience providing psychological assessments and individual/group therapy. Her research has focused on childhood adversity, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and artificial intelligence. Soo’s therapeutic approach is integrative.
Vamika Mann
Psychology Resident
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Vamika is a psychology resident at NavOn and a doctoral student at Lakehead University in the Clinical Psychology program, where her research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of mental health apps in supporting youth wellbeing. Vamika is a Clinical-Forensic track resident and has worked with children and youth in a variety of settings, including schools and the community, conducting assessments and providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and parents. She takes a client-centred, strengths-based approach to care, integrating evidence-based practices to support and promote long-term wellbeing for youth and their families. In her spare time, Vamika loves being outdoors and playing with her friends’ dogs (as she doesn’t have one herself!).
Erin Locken
Social Services Worker Practicum Student
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Erin is a social services worker student completing her placement at NavOn while enrolled at Fanshawe College. Erin received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto where she majored in Mental Health Studies and minored in Sociology and Gender Studies. She believes in a collaborative approach when working with clients, which is rooted in the idea that each individual is the expert of their own experience, and that it is the role of the social services worker to support clients to achieve their goals. Erin loves to curl up on a couch with a good book and a cup of tea — preferably with a dog beside her.
Bianca Iddiols
Psychology Practicum Student
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Bianca is a psychology practicum student at NavOn, joining us for the next 8 months. Bianca is currently completing her Ph.D. at Western University in the clinical psychology program, where she also earned her M.Sc. in clinical psychology. She has received training in school, forensic, private, and other mental health care settings and has experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Bianca’s research is broadly focused on child development and the assessment of internalizing symptoms. When not at work or school, she loves learning new crafts, being out in nature, and riding horses.