ATTCH Niagara

Our therapists are extensively trained in trauma, attachment, and suicide risk assessment, as well as intervention and prevention. They also bring cross-disciplinary expertise in somatic therapies, play-based counselling, expressive arts, yoga, and mindfulness, with a deep understanding of how trauma and attachment affect the brain and body.

Our Team

Our therapists are extensively trained in trauma, attachment, suicide prevention, and evidence-based practices like ITATM®, somatic therapies, Theraplay®, and neurofeedback. All share a unified trauma-informed approach while bringing unique expertise to foster safety and healing.

Lori Gill, RP, BA, MA (Counselling Psychology), Certified Trauma Specialist, Founder 
Lori founded ATTCH and ATTCH Niagara, with 16+ years of treating trauma across ages in addictions, mental health, child welfare, and more. A registered psychotherapist, award-winning expert witness, and engaging trainer across Canada/US.​

Cassandra Gordon, MACP, RP, Clinical Supervisor, Senior Therapist, Neurofeedback Practitioner
Experienced with all ages, Cassandra holds an MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville) and brings 7 years in crisis mental health, foster care, and complex trauma, including abuse, trafficking, and addictions. Integrates ITATM®, EMDR, DBT, CBT, and play therapy.

Martin Atanasovski, RP, BSc (Hons), MA (Counselling Psychology), Clinical Supervisor, Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC), Senior Therapist
Joined in 2019; trained in ITATM® with somatic/experiential focus for PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, and attachment issues. Registered with CRPO; fluent in English/Macedonian; works holistically to integrate mind and body.

Jonathan DiSanto, RP (Q), MACP, Student Therapist
Experienced with all ages, Jonathan earned his MA from Yorkville and BA from Brock. Trained in ITATM®; emphasizes CBT models, holistic care, and ensuring clients feel heard during placements supervised by Lori Gill.

Amanda Bonin, Trauma Counsellor
Experienced with teens/adults; ITATM® certified with Specialization Psychology undergrad, pursuing Master’s. Passionate about embodied healing since 2023; creates safe spaces for trauma recovery, enjoys nature and activity.

Samantha McLean, Trauma Counsellor and Neurofeedback Practitioner
Experienced with all ages; Social Service Worker grad (Niagara College) with 5+ years in social work, advocacy at YWCA, and vulnerable populations facing homelessness/addictions. Trained in ITATM®, CBT, solution-focused therapy, and Infra-Low Neurofeedback.

Rina Johnson, Somatic Therapist
Experienced with all ages; Kelowna College Psychotherapy grad, BA Sociology (York), CTIC, ISTT certified. Nonprofit background with youth/elderly; blends Gestalt, play/sand tray, and somatics to empower self-compassion and trauma resilience.

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