Elizabeth Adam (she/her)

M. Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Co-Founder

Working with me

You care deeply for others. It’s time someone cared for you.

If you’re a healthcare professional, therapist, or caregiver, you’re likely exceptional at showing up for those around you—yet it’s easy to overlook your own needs. Burnout, anxiety, emotional disconnection, and the lingering effects of trauma can quietly erode your sense of well-being. You may find yourself asking, “What’s wrong with me?” or wondering why you feel disconnected, depleted, or like a stranger to yourself.

I specialize in supporting people who feel this way—those who are ready to reclaim their lives from trauma and (re)build a sense of safety in their bodies and nervous systems. My practice is trauma-competent, and I integrate somatic techniques to help you heal on every level: mind, body, and spirit.

Together, we’ll explore new perspectives, ease painful symptoms, and work through the root causes of distress. I’ll guide you in reconnecting with your emotions and body, empowering you in your relationships. Most importantly, we’ll practice self-compassion and affirm the truth: you are not broken, and you have always been enough.

Elizabeth Adam, a registered psychotherapist, is pictured. In this photo, she is smiling against a tan wall. She has blonde and pink hair. Contact trauma informed, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing trained therapists today. Mental health support available online across Ontario.

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Parts Work

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Attachment Theory

  • Relational Theory

  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Client Centered Therapy

Certifications & Trainings

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner 2025 
  • Clinical Trauma Professional 
  • Treating Complex Trauma with IFS 
  • Grief Treatment: Evidence Based Approaches to Care across the Lifespan 
  • The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project 
  • Women in Mind and Body: Embracing Healthy and Diverse Sexuality in Mental Health 
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Areas of interest

  • Depression
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Childhood and Relational Trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem
  • Emotion regulation
  • Boundaries

Education

  • Master of Education Concentration in Counselling Psychology – University of Ottawa
  • Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences with a specialization in Psychology – University of Ottawa
  • Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minor in Biology – University of Ottawa

Languages

  • English
  • French

Rates

  • Individual Therapy: $180/ 50 mins

You deserve care that holds space for your resilience and your pain. You are worthy. You are not alone. Let’s begin this work—together.

A little bit about me...

Therapy really helps. It’s my own personal story that has led me to this field of work. I am a curious, open-minded, and compassionate practitioner who likes to sometimes bring humour into my sessions. 

I really enjoy working with embodiment and befriending the body, addressing negative self-talk, and exploring coping tools and strategies to help you live your best life. I also have worked for numerous years with undergraduate/graduate students and health care professionals. 

If I’m not working, you can usually find me cuddling my two cats, cooking, reading fiction, and I also love to paint (watercolour and acrylic).

If you have any questions that are left unanswered, feel free to send me an email directly (elizabeth@choosingyou.ca) or you can send us a message right from our contact page!

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