Quality Service, Qualified Staff


  • Each of our therapists have completed thorough training in the areas of attachment, suicide assessment and intervention, and compassion fatigue.
  • All of our therapists use our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® which is a safe titrated , trauma-specific processing model that helps to reduce the charge association with trauma events and increase integration. 
  • Therapists have also completed cross-disciplinary training in areas such as somatic awareness training, play therapy, art therapy, dissociation, yoga, Mindfulness and have strong awareness of how trauma and attachment impact and are treated accordingly.
  • All approaches are evidence based or informed by current research and best practice standards.
  • Our therapists also utilize Theraplay informed techniques to promote healthy attachments in family, foster, reconciliation, and adoptive relationships (see services page for further details).
  • All of our therapists do good work and work from the same foundational trauma-specific approach but each have their own area of expertise in addition to this. Intakes are reviewed by our clinical director in consideration of the client's unique needs and the therapist's style and specialized skills for assignment purposes. We take great care to assign a therapist that we view will be the best fit for the client seeking services. ​

Lori Gill, R.P., M.A., (Counselling Psychology), Certified Trauma Specialist, Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, & Trainer 
Lori is experienced in working with all ages

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Lori Gill is the founder and lead trauma therapist of Lori Gill Psychotherapy ~ Holistic Wellness for Health http://www.holisticwellnessforhealth.com and Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre (ATTCH) Niagara www.attchniagara.com. Lori is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS), Consultant Supervisor and Trainer, and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist. Lori has held positions various professional positions working with addictions, mental health, child welfare, access to services, school counselling, and eating disorders. Her approach is multifaceted building upon knowledge of neuroscience and physiology. Lori integrates leading edge treatment techniques with a focus on holistic wellness self compassion and authenticity to simultaneously calm the body and the mind and form new neuropathways and new ways of thinking and being. Lori is an engaging and sought after speaker who travels worldwide training people in her Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)® 
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Brooke, RP (Q), Master's in Counselling Psychology
Brooke is experienced in working with all ages​​

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Brooke believes that building an environment of trust, safety and respect are of the utmost importance with all her clients. She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Person Centered, Solution-Focused, Emotion-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioural therapies, allowing her to tailor treatment to the specific needs of her client. Respecting client autonomy, Brooke approaches treatment in a collaborative manner. Through her warm, down-to-earth nature, Brooke’s goal in each session is to create a safe space where her client feels heard and is comfortable being their authentic self.

Brooke's areas interest include infertility treatment, grief and loss work, brain-based parenting, working with trauma, compassion fatigue prevention and overall wellness and stress management.

​Brooke is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Brooke is also a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, having been trained in the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM). She also holds her Clinical Trauma Professional certificate from the International Trauma Training Institute.

Brooke completed her internship at ATTCH Niagara and LGP under the supervision of Lori Gill, RP, founder and clinical director. 

Amanda Stemplowski, RP, MACP
Amanda is experienced in working with all ages (including young children)

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As a Trauma Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I work with both children and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change. Working together, we will find an approach that best fits your needs. I specialize in working with young children however have experience working with all ages. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, while guiding and empowering them to make positive changes in their life.

My approach is integrative and holistic as I believe it is important to heal both the mind and the body. I use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Model however use additional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused and Play Therapy.

It is important to me that my clients feel safe and supported during their healing journey. My practice is grounded in providing warmth, empathy, understanding and a judgement free space. Please feel free to reach out today as I would love to help you or your child during the healing process!