Dr. Harrison McNaughtan
C. Psych (Supervised Practice)Dr. McNaughtan received his Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from OISE at the University of Toronto. He has experience providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to children and adolescents across hospital, community, private practice, and school settings, including SickKids, CAMH, and Kinark Child and Family Services. He also teaches graduate-level courses at the University of Toronto in areas related to psychology, assistive technology, and special education.
Dr. McNaughtan has a particular interest in comprehensive psychological assessment and in using assessment findings to develop practical, individualized plans that help children and adolescents succeed at school and in their daily lives. He works collaboratively with young people, parents, and schools to provide support across the different environments in a child’s life. His clinical interests include learning and attention difficulties, assistive technology, anxiety, mood, and emotion regulation. He draws on cognitive-behavioural approaches to therapy and intervention, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), to help young people develop practical skills and strategies for managing challenges, regulating emotions, and building on their strengths.
At Bright Lights, Dr. McNaughtan conducts comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, helping children, families, and educators better understand students’ strengths and needs and develop meaningful recommendations for support. He also provides in-person therapy at the Bloor St. office. He contributes to research and program development at the clinic, with a focus on improving assessment practices and translating psychological research into supports that are useful for families and schools.