Team
NavOn’s team of experienced and relationship-focused clinicians provide assessment, consultation, and therapy to meet your needs.
Dr. Kim Harris
Executive Director and Trainer
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 and Trainer
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.
Heather Fredin
Consultant and Trainer
Heather is a Registered Psychotherapist whose values align with NavOn’s goal of clinical excellence and community impact. She has been providing care to children, adolescents, adults and families for 25 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, a Diploma in Art Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Heather encourages service providers to practice from a trauma-informed perspective. She believes that therapeutic goals must be client-centred, and help should come from a collaborative approach. She focuses her efforts on community/education and health collaborative partnerships and care pathways for children, youth and families seeking mental health support.
Heather is committed to clinical training of community colleagues, this also includes students in psychology, psychotherapy, and social work. Heather is an adjunct professor in the Counselling Psychology program at Western University. Heather regularly teaches Systemic Practice (psychotherapy for families, couples, and groups) in the MA Counselling Psychology program. Heather provides training regularly on a wide variety of topics but of special interest is the topic of youth suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
She has been privileged to learn from the many survivors of childhood abuse and neglect she has supported over the years. She credits her skills as a therapist to her many insightful and knowledgeable mentors. She is trained in the therapeutic modalities of: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and she will soon be trained in the therapeutic and risk assessment model the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide” otherwise known as CAMS. Finally, she is committed to both supporting individuals in their healing journey but also to creating a community where belonging and support are commonplace.
Jacqueline MacMillan
Coordinator of Clinical Case Management
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
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
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.
Carolyn Carrier
Consultant and Trainer
Carolyn is a Registered Social Worker working part time with NavOn. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (Sociology). She worked in community corrections for 13 years before transitioning to working in the mental health field. Since entering her career as a psychotherapist, Carolyn has worked in community-based organizations, hospital settings, in private practice, and more recently with NavOn.
Carolyn practices from a trauma-informed perspective with therapeutic goals being determined by the client for the client. She has specialized in working with perpetrators and victims of domestic violence and is a certified user of the Danger Assessment (DA) and the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA). In addition to her specialization in domestic violence, Carolyn has in-depth experience working with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma and dissociation.
Carolyn focuses her efforts on community education through facilitation of workshops on various topics in the mental health field. Topics often include trauma-informed care, anxiety and depression, de-escalation techniques, vicarious trauma, and therapy modalities.
Carolyn is trained in the therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Deep Brain Reorientation (DBR), and she is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Carolyn also provides professional consultation for EMDR. She has been trained in yoga-based interventions for therapy as well as using mindfulness for those healing from trauma.
Hana Abbas
Consultant and Psychometrist
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.
Victoria Greene
Clinical Case Manager
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.
Peter Jaffe, Ph.D., C.Psych
Senior Consultant
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
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
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 Registered Social Worker
Rebecca is an empathic and professional Social Worker 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 LGBTQ2S+ 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 talk therapy, 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.
Megan Mueller
Psychology Resident
Megan is a psychology resident at NavOn and doctoral student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at Western University. She holds Master’s degrees in School and Applied Psychology (Western) and Developmental Psychology and Education (University of Toronto). Megan has diverse experience working with children and youth in school, community, and private practice settings where she has built skills related to psycho-educational assessment, mental health assessment, and individual and group therapy. Megan places a strong emphasis on integrating evidence-based treatment in her work, while simultaneously focusing her own research on the impact of early adversity on children’s mental health and development. Clinically, she takes a client-centred approach that incorporates each client’s unique strengths and needs.
Katrina Aranas
Psychology Resident
Katrina is a psychology resident in NavOn’s Clinical-Forensic track. She is a doctoral student in the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Alberta, where her research focuses on improving evidence-based treatments for children with ADHD. She has completed placements in schools, hospitals, and community mental health settings, gaining invaluable experience in conducting psychoeducational assessments and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and parents. Her clinical approach is grounded in CBT principles.
Jason Chung
Practicum Student
Jason is a psychology practicum student at NavOn and a 3rd year clinical psychology PhD student at Western University, where he also earned his master’s degree in clinical psychology. He is passionate about research and treatment targeting processes that drive self-injury, suicide, substance use, and eating pathology. Jason has received diverse training in various outpatient settings, including co-leading group therapy at Victoria Hospital’s Behavioural Medicine program, providing cognitive processing therapy for PTSD through Ontario’s Structured Psychotherapy program, and conducting ADHD and neurocognitive assessments at the Concurrent Disorders Services at Parkwood Institute. His research has focused on borderline personality disorder and understanding factors that may exacerbate emotional pain and self-injurious urges, such as self-critical rumination, low self-concept clarity, and cognitive inflexibility.
Amira Hmidan
Practicum Student
Amira is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at Western University in her first year of her PhD. She returns to us after having completed a practicum last year in FASD and youth justice assessment. Amira has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Francis Xavier University and a Master’s degree in counselling psychology. Amira’s research foci are centred on the impact of early life adversity on childhood development, including executive functioning, cognition, behaviour, and decision-making. Clinically, she is interested in working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, academic, and mental health challenges.
Amelia Hamilton
Practicum Student
Amelia is a practicum student pursuing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Western University. Her research interests include masculinity, men’s mental health, relationships, singlehood, and diversity and inclusion in psychological research. Amelia is the Lab Manager for the Relationship Decisions Lab at Western University, where she coordinates research projects, manages lab finances, and ensures the smooth running of the lab for Dr. Samantha Joel, graduate students, and research assistants. CBT, DBT, strengths-based and trauma-informed principles inform her therapeutic approach. Amelia is relationship-driven and believes that empathy and compassion build the foundation for collaborative problem-solving and skills development, which can guide clients on their mental health journey.