Leading Edge Integrative Therapies to Heal Mind, Body, Spirit, Brain
- Each of our therapists have completed thorough training in the areas of integrative wellness practices, cognitive-behavioural therapy, attachment, suicide assessment, prevention and intervention, and compassion fatigue.
- Therapists have also completed cross-disciplinary training in areas such as somatic awareness training, play therapy, art therapy, working with trauma. dissociation, yoga, mindfulnes, meditation, neurofeedback, and biofeedback 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 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 have completed training in our parent organization, ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®
- All of our therapists do good work and work from the same high quality holistic treatment lens 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
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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Brittany Fusarelli, MSW, RSW
Brittany is experienced in working with all ages
Brittany is experienced in working with children, youth, and adults. Brittany offers combined experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and trauma and attachment dysergulation. Brittany joined ATTCH and Lori Gill Psychotherapy in September 2017, as a student for her student placement, and obtained a Masters in Social Work through the University at Buffalo, specializing in trauma-informed care. Brittany has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC).
Brittany has a certificate in EMDR therapy, and is in process of becoming certified; in addition, Brittany has completed basic training in play therapy and has completed extensive training in trauma-specific treatment. Brittany is also trained in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) a model that focuses on internal resourcing and attachment resources to disrupt the neurological fear loops created by trauma.
Brittany’s practice style is through a solution focused, client centered, trauma-informed lens; providing a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach.
Brittany has a certificate in EMDR therapy, and is in process of becoming certified; in addition, Brittany has completed basic training in play therapy and has completed extensive training in trauma-specific treatment. Brittany is also trained in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) a model that focuses on internal resourcing and attachment resources to disrupt the neurological fear loops created by trauma.
Brittany’s practice style is through a solution focused, client centered, trauma-informed lens; providing a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach.
Cassandra Gordon, MACP
Cassandra is experienced in working with all ages
Cassandra has a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She completed her graduate internship under the direct supervision of ATTCH founder, Lori Gill. Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from Brock University in Child and Youth Studies and Psychology and a Bachelor of Science (Honours degree in Medical Sciences. Cassandra is a Master’s degree candidate in Child and Youth Studies, studying cognitive predictors of children’s anxiety.
Cassandra has been working in the mental health field for approximately five years. Cassandra has worked in community crisis mental health services, supervised access programs, and children’s foster care settings. Cassandra has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. This broad experience informs Cassandra’s therapeutic practice.
Cassandra therapeutic practice is informed by training in ATTCH’s Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. Cassandra’s approach is also informed by DBT, CBT, mindfulness, addictions-care, and traumatology.
Cassandra aims to offer a holistic and safe space for clients to heal from the heavy emotions that weigh on them. Cassandra’s practice is grounded in empathy and meeting clients where they are at.
Cassandra has been working in the mental health field for approximately five years. Cassandra has worked in community crisis mental health services, supervised access programs, and children’s foster care settings. Cassandra has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. This broad experience informs Cassandra’s therapeutic practice.
Cassandra therapeutic practice is informed by training in ATTCH’s Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. Cassandra’s approach is also informed by DBT, CBT, mindfulness, addictions-care, and traumatology.
Cassandra aims to offer a holistic and safe space for clients to heal from the heavy emotions that weigh on them. Cassandra’s practice is grounded in empathy and meeting clients where they are at.
May Al-Fartousi, MACP
May is experienced in working with all ages
May completed her master in counselling psychology degree at Yorkville University. May also completed her PhD and postdoctoral research in the areas of multicultural competence, identity development, and social justice. She has academic publications and experience teaching graduate courses related to cross-cultural experiences associated with families from various ethnic groups in the Faculty of Educational Studies at Brock.
May's approach aligns with integrative therapy (e.g., Mindfulness-based Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holistic focus on self-growth and meaningful change).
May completed her training in trauma at the Attachment Trauma Center and has completed training in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. May completed her practicum placement under the supervision of ATTCH Founder, Lori Gill.
May provides counselling services in English and Arabic.
May's approach aligns with integrative therapy (e.g., Mindfulness-based Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holistic focus on self-growth and meaningful change).
May completed her training in trauma at the Attachment Trauma Center and has completed training in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. May completed her practicum placement under the supervision of ATTCH Founder, Lori Gill.
May provides counselling services in English and Arabic.
Paige Schultze, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counselling Candidate
Paige is experienced in working with all ages
Paige completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University and is currently completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University.
Paige joined ATTCH as a student therapist, under the direct supervision of Lori Gill, in August 2021. Passionate about understanding the complexities of trauma, Paige started with ATTCH as a volunteer in October 2020, gaining experience working with children and their families. Paige also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Paige is dedicated to a holistic and culturally competent approach to healing, explicitly trained in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM).
As a therapist, Paige strives to help individuals heal and discover their true selves by guiding them to self-compassion, confidence and understanding. Paige is constantly evolving to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
Paige joined ATTCH as a student therapist, under the direct supervision of Lori Gill, in August 2021. Passionate about understanding the complexities of trauma, Paige started with ATTCH as a volunteer in October 2020, gaining experience working with children and their families. Paige also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Paige is dedicated to a holistic and culturally competent approach to healing, explicitly trained in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM).
As a therapist, Paige strives to help individuals heal and discover their true selves by guiding them to self-compassion, confidence and understanding. Paige is constantly evolving to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
Martin Atanasovski, R.P., B.Sc. (Hons), M.A. (Counselling Psychology), Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC)
Martin is experienced in working with all ages
Martin joined the team at ATTCH as a student therapist under direct supervision of Lori Gill in May, 2019, and has now completed his placement. He has earned a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor degree in Science, specializing in psychology. Martin has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC). Martin is a Registerd Psychotherapist, RP with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). He has also completed workshops with focus on trauma, attachment, and loss.
He is dedicated to a holistic integrative approach to provide clients with somatic, experiential, and evidence based treatments with a goal of integrating the mind and body as part of the healing process. Martin has experience working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and attachment issues. Martin is fluent in English and Macedonian.
He is dedicated to a holistic integrative approach to provide clients with somatic, experiential, and evidence based treatments with a goal of integrating the mind and body as part of the healing process. Martin has experience working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and attachment issues. Martin is fluent in English and Macedonian.
Anna Odesskaya, Registered Psychotherapist, MA (clinical psychology), Diploma ADS (Applied Disabilities Studies), Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC)
Anna is experienced in working with all ages
Anna is a registered psychotherapist who has over 15 years of experience practicing in different countries and clinical settings and helping clients to cope with various problems like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, abuse and trauma.
Anna works with adults as well as children and their families. Anna has been trained in various therapeutic models: Play and Art therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt therapy to name a few. Currently she is in the process of completing certification as a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) through the Attachment and Trauma Treatment for Healing under the supervision of Lori Gill, the founder of LGPP. Anna has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC).
She also has experience working with children with developmental disabilities (ASD, FASD, ADHD) combining elements of play and art therapy with Applied Behavioural Analysis. Anna received her BA (magna cum laude) in clinical psychology from Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and Master Degree in clinical and psychopathological psychology from University Paris VII Denis Diderot (Paris, France). She also holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Disability Studies from Brock University.
Anna works with adults as well as children and their families. Anna has been trained in various therapeutic models: Play and Art therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt therapy to name a few. Currently she is in the process of completing certification as a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) through the Attachment and Trauma Treatment for Healing under the supervision of Lori Gill, the founder of LGPP. Anna has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC).
She also has experience working with children with developmental disabilities (ASD, FASD, ADHD) combining elements of play and art therapy with Applied Behavioural Analysis. Anna received her BA (magna cum laude) in clinical psychology from Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and Master Degree in clinical and psychopathological psychology from University Paris VII Denis Diderot (Paris, France). She also holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Disability Studies from Brock University.
Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi, Music Therapist (MTA - Accredited Music Therapist), Neurologic Music Therapist - Fellow, Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC), and International Presenter
Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi is a Canadian certified music therapist (MTA-Accredited Music Therapist), Neurologic Music Therapist-Fellow, who completed her Bachelor of Music Therapy (Hons.) from the University of Windsor (Canada) and Master of Music in Music Therapy from Colorado State University. She is completing her graduate practicum for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, Yorkville University (Canada), at the Attachment and Trauma Treatment Center for Healing (ATTCH). Aksana has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC).
Aksana had a private practice in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 10 years, being the only music therapist in the country, working primarily with children and adolescents with various difficulties.
Aksana is a published author and an international presenter: she presented on various topics on music therapy development, education, neuroscience of music and autism in Russia, Japan, Austria, Bahrain, Canada.
Aksana is a founding member and a Co-Chair of the Online Conference for Music Therapy (www.onlineconferenceformusictherapy.com). She served as the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy-WFMT (2011-2017), is a member of the Education and Training commission at the WFMT since August 2017, and a member of the editorial board for the “Music and Medicine” journal of the International Association for Music in Medicine.
Aksana had a private practice in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 10 years, being the only music therapist in the country, working primarily with children and adolescents with various difficulties.
Aksana is a published author and an international presenter: she presented on various topics on music therapy development, education, neuroscience of music and autism in Russia, Japan, Austria, Bahrain, Canada.
Aksana is a founding member and a Co-Chair of the Online Conference for Music Therapy (www.onlineconferenceformusictherapy.com). She served as the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy-WFMT (2011-2017), is a member of the Education and Training commission at the WFMT since August 2017, and a member of the editorial board for the “Music and Medicine” journal of the International Association for Music in Medicine.
Sheri Eggleton, Therapeutic Play Specialist, Hons., B.A., Psyc, Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC)
Sheri specializes in working with young children
Sheri earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and graduated from Brock University with First Class Honours. She has completed post graduate studies in play therapy through the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and is working towards certification. She has certificates in Introductory and Intermediate Theraplay, and has training in Sandtray-Worldplay Therapy and Filial Therapy. She has also participated in several workshops focusing on trauma, loss and attachment. Sheri has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC).
Sheri has over 15 years of experience working with children in both counselling and developmental sectors. In addition, she has presented workshops on Cognitive Behaviour Play Therapy and recently had an original play therapy technique published. Sheri has a genuine passion for working with children and families and helping them to heal from trauma through the use of creative techniques.
Sheri has over 15 years of experience working with children in both counselling and developmental sectors. In addition, she has presented workshops on Cognitive Behaviour Play Therapy and recently had an original play therapy technique published. Sheri has a genuine passion for working with children and families and helping them to heal from trauma through the use of creative techniques.
Lisa Devi Kirn Scandolari's
Lisa Devi Kirn Scandolari's approach to teaching is to use her experience, wisdom and positive upliftment in a safe and fun style to help people reach their goals and to empower themselves through Kundalini Yoga. Lisa has completed training in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and is a Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner (CTIP).
Lisa Devi Kirn is a 500 Hour Yoga teacher in Hatha and Kunalini Yoga traditions. Lisa Devi KIrn has studied with many top name international trainers and continues to deepen and expand her knowledge by taking courses each year in Canada and the United States.
Devi offers Kundalini classes in addition to her Hatha classes. She regularly holds Early Morning Sadhana’s, amazing gong meditations, women’s retreats internationally and has become the inspiration for many of her own students to become teachers themselves! Her warm, fun and inspiring classes aim to uplift and elevate. It is her desire that her students leave class with a stronger, more accepting and compassionate sense of themselves in an often changing and challenging world. She is a leader of the new generation of Kundalini Yoga teachers, dedicated to helping people uplift themselves through the powerful technology of Kundalini Yoga and the transformational process of creating teachers. She is beginning an internship with the Aquarian Trainer Academy to become a Kundalini Teacher Trainer herself.
Lisa annually attends the 3H0 Summer Solstice Celebrations in New Mexico where attendees from all countries and faiths learn and work together under the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, often having her students join her on this adventure.
Lisa Devi Kirn is a 500 Hour Yoga teacher in Hatha and Kunalini Yoga traditions. Lisa Devi KIrn has studied with many top name international trainers and continues to deepen and expand her knowledge by taking courses each year in Canada and the United States.
Devi offers Kundalini classes in addition to her Hatha classes. She regularly holds Early Morning Sadhana’s, amazing gong meditations, women’s retreats internationally and has become the inspiration for many of her own students to become teachers themselves! Her warm, fun and inspiring classes aim to uplift and elevate. It is her desire that her students leave class with a stronger, more accepting and compassionate sense of themselves in an often changing and challenging world. She is a leader of the new generation of Kundalini Yoga teachers, dedicated to helping people uplift themselves through the powerful technology of Kundalini Yoga and the transformational process of creating teachers. She is beginning an internship with the Aquarian Trainer Academy to become a Kundalini Teacher Trainer herself.
Lisa annually attends the 3H0 Summer Solstice Celebrations in New Mexico where attendees from all countries and faiths learn and work together under the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, often having her students join her on this adventure.
Graduate Student Interns
Lori Gill Psychotherapy is also a teaching organization. We are a highly competitive placement site and receive a high volume of applications each term from across Canada allowing us to carefully select students that we know will be a good fit with our organization and the clients that we serve. Each student is fully trained in our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and the breadth of techniques that we use. They complete a significant amount of reading, shadowing, and cofacilitation in the early stages of their placement which enhances their skill set and prepares them to provide quality trauma specific and wellness focused treatment. Students are only assigned clients when our clinical director, Lori Gill, views that they have a solid understanding of and effective ability to apply our approach. As a result, we fully support the great work each of our students provide! We are so pleased with their work that students are typically offered employment with Lori Gill Psychotherapy at the end of their placement. To date since we began training students we have not hired outside of our former students as they already have the skills and knowledge we are looking for! It is truly an honour to watch the growth that occurs during their placement and to train others to engage in our treatment model.
Laura Cowal-Belet, R.P., Music Therapist, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counselling Candidate
Laura is experienced in working with all ages
Laura is currently working towards her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling degree from Liberty University and is a student therapist under the direct supervision of Lori Gill. Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Michigan State University in 2011 where she also began a Music Therapy Equivalency training program. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Brock University in 2013. She received her Music Therapy Accreditation (MTA) in October of 2014 and has since been working as a Music Therapist through her private practice Major Progressions Music Therapy. Laura is also a Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
Throughout her career Laura has worked with adults, children, and adolescents from a variety of populations and has also worked closely with neurodiverse individuals. Laura adheres to a holistic approach and incorporates music therapy and psychotherapy into her work to serve the needs of her clients.
Laura has been trained in ATTCH’s Integrative and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and has a strong desire to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients, allowing for healing, growth, and empowerment.
Throughout her career Laura has worked with adults, children, and adolescents from a variety of populations and has also worked closely with neurodiverse individuals. Laura adheres to a holistic approach and incorporates music therapy and psychotherapy into her work to serve the needs of her clients.
Laura has been trained in ATTCH’s Integrative and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® and has a strong desire to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients, allowing for healing, growth, and empowerment.
Paige Schultze, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counselling Candidate
Paige is experienced in working with all ages
Paige completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University and is currently completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University.
Paige joined ATTCH as a student therapist, under the direct supervision of Lori Gill, in August 2021. Passionate about understanding the complexities of trauma, Paige started with ATTCH as a volunteer in October 2020, gaining experience working with children and their families. Paige also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Paige is dedicated to a holistic and culturally competent approach to healing, explicitly trained in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM).
As an intern therapist, Paige strives to help individuals heal and discover their true selves by guiding them to self-compassion, confidence and understanding. Paige is constantly evolving to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
Paige joined ATTCH as a student therapist, under the direct supervision of Lori Gill, in August 2021. Passionate about understanding the complexities of trauma, Paige started with ATTCH as a volunteer in October 2020, gaining experience working with children and their families. Paige also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Paige is dedicated to a holistic and culturally competent approach to healing, explicitly trained in ATTCH's Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM).
As an intern therapist, Paige strives to help individuals heal and discover their true selves by guiding them to self-compassion, confidence and understanding. Paige is constantly evolving to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
Nancy Sorials, MACP Candidate
Lola is experienced in working with all ages
Nancy joined the Attachment and Trauma Centre for Healing (ATTCH) as an intern therapist under the supervision of Lori Gill. Nancy is in the final stage of completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree at Yorkville University.
Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences; she is a registered pharmacist with more than twelve years of experience working as a frontline pharmacist.
Nancy is passionate about helping people as she believes that everyone needs to be supported, accepted, heard and cared for to build a healthy and productive community. Nancy believes that famine is not only the shortage of food and cloth, but it is primarily the shortage of love and care. Nancy aims to apply the appropriate therapeutic approaches to everyone in an empathetic and professional way.
Nancy has completed training in the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. Nancy combines the Eastern and Western cultures and provides counselling services in English and Arabic.
Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences; she is a registered pharmacist with more than twelve years of experience working as a frontline pharmacist.
Nancy is passionate about helping people as she believes that everyone needs to be supported, accepted, heard and cared for to build a healthy and productive community. Nancy believes that famine is not only the shortage of food and cloth, but it is primarily the shortage of love and care. Nancy aims to apply the appropriate therapeutic approaches to everyone in an empathetic and professional way.
Nancy has completed training in the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ®. Nancy combines the Eastern and Western cultures and provides counselling services in English and Arabic.
Our Medical Psychotherapy Partners
Sean Robb & Kaleigh Alkenbrack
Sean & Kaleigh provide support around:
Mental Health and Cognitive Challenges following Stroke;
Living with Concussion;
Coping with Dementia;
Building a Life after Brain Injury;
Coping with other Neurological Disorders (e.g., MS, ALS, etc.);
Figuring out where challenges are present.
Mental Health and Cognitive Challenges following Stroke;
Living with Concussion;
Coping with Dementia;
Building a Life after Brain Injury;
Coping with other Neurological Disorders (e.g., MS, ALS, etc.);
Figuring out where challenges are present.
