Clinical Faculty
Core Clinical Faculty
Ashley Balsom, Ph.D. (cand.). Ashley is originally from Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, earned her B.Sc. in Psychology at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University and pursued clinical training at the University of Regina’s Reproductive Mental Health Research Unit, where she specialized in the psychological challenges of reproductive transitions, such as infertility. She completed her pre-doctoral residency with Horizon Health Authority in Fredericton, New Brunswick, focusing on neuropsychology and health psychology.
In September 2024, Ashley joined ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University’s Department of Psychology as an Assistant Professor, founding the Psycle Lab, a research initiative aimed at advancing psychological health in reproductive experiences. Her work bridges psychological theory with applied support for individuals navigating critical reproductive life transitions. She can be reached at: abalsom@mun.ca .
Dr. Jacqueline Carter, D.Phil. (University of Oxford), R.Psych. Dr. Carter's research is focused on understanding and treating eating disorders. Her current research is examining psychological and social factors (e.g., emotion regulation, weight stigma) that are associated with disordered eating and body image dissatisfaction in young adults. Dr. Carter has taught adult psychopathology, research design, interprofessional education, and clinical supervision. Her primary theoretical orientations are cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused. Dr. Carter is currently the Clinical Practicum Coordinator. She can be reached at: jacquelinec@mun.ca
Dr. Emily Fawcett, Ph.D. (Lakehead University), R.Psych. Dr. Fawcett’s research is focused on anxiety and related disorders, women’s health, and clinical epidemiology. She also has extensive experience conducting collaborative meta-analyses. She was previously a faculty member at the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre where she was involved in teaching and supervising psychology residents, and led psychotherapy training for psychiatry residents at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University. Her primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral, although she integrates elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioral therapy into her clinical practice. She can be reached at: efawcett@mun.ca
Dr. Sheila Garland, Ph.D. (University of Calgary), R.Psych. Dr. Garland conducts psycho-oncology and behavioral sleep medicine research with an increasing emphasis on examining the mechanisms and effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep and other symptoms in cancer survivors. She has taught adult assessment and diagnosis and ethics of professional practice courses. Her primary theoretical orientations are cognitive behavioral and existential. Dr. Garland is currently the Director of Clinical Training. She can be reached at: sheila.garland@mun.ca
Dr. Andrew Grotzinger, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin). Dr. Grotzinger’s research focus is on developing and applying tools for characterizing overlapping versus unique genetic signal across psychiatric disorders. This work is motivated by the observation that genetic risk is largely shared across disorders. His primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral. He can be reached at agrotzinger@mun.ca
Dr. Nick Harris, Ph.D. (Lakehead University), R.Psych. Dr. Harris’s research interests are within the areas of substance use and behavioural addictions with specific interests in cannabis use disorder and internet gaming disorder in youth and young adult populations. He works primarily with youth and their families struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use issues. Dr. Harris has taught child and adolescent courses in assessment, psychopathology, and intervention. He can be reached at: nharris@mun.ca
Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), R. Psych. (Provisional). Dr. Kilimnik earned her B.A. in Psychology and Creative Writing at the University of Winnipeg and her Master’s of Science from Trent University. She completed her clinical psychology doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Austin and her pre-doctoral residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center specializing in traumatic stress therapy and research.
Dr. Kilimnik’s research is focused on fostering sexual and psychological well-being for individuals who have experienced (or at risk of experiencing) sexualized and interpersonal violence. She is the Director of the Growth, Identity, and Sexual Trauma (GIST) Lab which is currently focused on interventions for concurrent post-traumatic stress and sexual distress, identity processes in post-trauma recovery, and intersectional experiences of identity-based harm. Clinically, she specializes in trauma, grief, and sex and relationship therapy for individuals and couples. She can be reached at cdkilimnik@mun.ca.
Emily Winters, Ph.D. (ABD; University of Regina). Emily’s research largely focuses on stigma, substance use, and equity in healthcare training and delivery. Her recent interests include understanding and improving patient, provider, and trainee experiences within healthcare services and training programs. She has taught Adult Psychopathology and Practicum in Adult Assessment and Intervention. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic, emotion-focused, and interpersonal approaches. She can be reached at ewinters@mun.ca.
Professional Associates
Dr. Megan English
Dr. Emily Case
Dr. Susan Pardy
Dr. Heather Quinlan
Ms. Susan Stone
Cross-Appointed Faculty
Dr. Benjamin Zendel, Faculty of Medicine