Dr. Gladiola Musabelliu, C.Psych.

Dr. Gladiola Musabelliu is a Psychologist and Research Collaborator at Albanian Community Mental Health (ACMH), contributing across the organization's work in mental health care and research, with a focus on children, adolescents, and families.

She completed her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Tirana. Part of the first generation of psychology graduates in Albania, she has held clinical positions at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Surrey Place Centre, and OISE's Counselling and Psychoeducational Clinic, and has served as a lecturer at the University of Tirana and as an international representative for school psychology.

Her work emphasizes strength-based, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive practice. Her practice focuses on psychological assessments, individual therapy for children and adolescents, parent consultations, and supporting young adults through academic stress and life transitions.

Dr. Musabelliu has contributed to the translation and validation of psychological assessments into Albanian, including ADHD diagnostic tools, making culturally appropriate care accessible to Albanian-speaking communities. She is a contributing author to The Handbook of International School Psychology and a member of the Ethics Committee of the International School Psychology Association (ISPA).

Dr. Musabelliu also has her own practice, Gladiola Psychology Center, providing assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. For clinical services, you can contact her there.