Ann Gillies, Ph.D.

Ann is trained jointly in professional counseling and theology earning a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Professional Counselling from Liberty University with a primary focus in attachment, trauma, and sexuality. Her dissertation and research revolves around same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, the fabrication of the transgender child, and the current controversy regarding ‘conversion therapy'.

Ann worked as chaplain co-ordinator with The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team for 14 years, in Canada, leading chaplaincy teams into places of disaster and teaching Sharing Hope in Crisis for Billy Graham Rapid Response Team training. 

Ann Gillies,  Ph.D. is the author of two books:   Deep Impact: Integrating Theology & Psychology in the treatment of Complex Trauma; and
Closing the Floodgates:  Setting the Record Straight on Gender & Sexuality.    She is currently completing her third book with a working title of “Predators Among Us".