About Guelph Psychology Centre | Therapists in Guelph, Ontario

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Dr. Linda Schattmann, C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist for Adults, Co-Founder of GPC

Dr. Schattmann is currently accepting new clients. To be placed on Dr. Schattmann's wait list please contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]), or by filling out the online form via the “Contact Us” Tab.

Dr. Schattmann is a registered psychologist who received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from McGill University in 2004. She has held positions at Homewood Health Centre, the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, and at the Hamilton Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In 2006, she co-founded the Guelph Insomnia Clinic.

Dr. Schattmann has a particular interest and advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia. However, she also works with a wide range of problems, including depression, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hair pulling, and skin picking), health anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief, and anger management. She works with adults 19 years and older.

Dr. Schattmann's main therapeutic approach is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), although she incorporates aspects of other approaches, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when appropriate. Dr. Schattmann has specialized training in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is a brief but highly effective treatment for insomnia and the sleep difficulties associated with some disorders like depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Lisa Sicoli, C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist for Adults and Couples, Co-Founder of GPC

Dr. Sicoli is currently accepting new individual clients, but unfortunately has closed her waitlist for couples therapy. To be placed on her wait list, please contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]), or by filling out the online form via the “Contact Us” Tab. .

Dr. Sicoli is a registered psychologist who provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adults and couples. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University. Dr. Sicoli has practiced in a wide variety of settings including the Waterloo Region HSO Mental Health Services, National Injury Rehabilitation Services, the Counselling Centres at the University of Western Ontario and Conestoga College and The London Psychiatric Hospital in addition to volunteering with several Rape Crisis Centres.

Dr. Sicoli’s main interests include depressive disorders (including post-partum depression and bipolar disorder), trauma and abuse (ie., posttraumatic stress, childhood sexual and physical abuse, sexual assault), infertility and helping individuals resolve unfinished business with significant others. Dr. Sicoli also works with anxiety disorders (ie., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bulimia, relationship difficulties and grief.

Although Dr. Sicoli’s predominant training is in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), she also draws from other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based approaches and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples. Italian Trulli certificate

Dr. Elizabeth Orr, C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist for Adults, Children, and Adolescents

Dr. Orr is currently accepting new clients. To be placed on her wait list, please contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]), or by filling out the online form via the “Contact Us” Tab.

Dr. Elizabeth Orr is a clinical psychologist who is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Orr treats adults, children, and adolescents struggling with difficulties such as low mood, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, school and/or workplace stress.

Dr. Orr believes that personal growth and change come from better understanding one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In her therapy sessions, she helps clients to a) gain insight into the patterns that play out in their everyday lives; b) develop strategies to change unhelpful patterns; and, c) build on existing strengths. She works in a collaborative manner, helping each client arrive at insights and strategies that work best for the individual.

Dr. Orr’s primary therapy approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also uses techniques from Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. In addition to her work at the Guelph Psychology Centre, she supervises PhD graduate students in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Waterloo. In the past, she taught the University of Waterloo graduate course, Child Psychopathology and Psychotherapy.

Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant.

Lori worked for several years in an administrative position at the Homewood Health Centre. After retiring, she was asked to join the Guelph Psychology Centre team. She has a warm, friendly demeanour, which helps clients feel at ease during their first contact with GPC. Lori enjoys meeting new clients and helps match them with the best therapist to meet their needs.