Elizabeth Bouvier is a licensed professional counselor trained in EMDR, author, keynote speaker, national trainer and survivor of complex trauma and generational poverty.

“Traumatic events destroy the sustaining bonds between individual and community. Those who have survived learn that their sense of self, of worth, of humanity, depends upon a feeling of connection with others. The solidarity of a group provides the strongest protection against terror and despair, and the strongest antidote to traumatic experience. Trauma isolates; the group re-creates a sense of belonging. Trauma shames and stigmatizes; the group bears witness and affirms. Trauma degrades the victim; the group exalts her. Trauma dehumanizes the victim; the group restores her humanity.“-Judith Lewis Herman, Trauma and Recovery

She holds a dual masters from Lesley University in expressive psychotherapy and clinical mental health where she studied intergenerational trauma and resilience under Dr. Priscilla Dass-Brailsford of Harvard and Georgetown universities. Elizabeth has over twenty years experience working as a mental health provider in hospitals, schools and outpatient clinics as an expert consultant, first responder and administrative lead for underserved individuals across the lifespan.

She is a certified trauma-informed care trainer through Trauma-Informed Oregon and The Sanctuary Institute.

Her memoir, Born in Providence; Finding Our Way Back to Love was released on September 2, 2025. The audiobook is also available at Bandcamp

Elizabeth is available for conducting virtual trainings, book events and mental health consulting.

For all requests please contact:

borninprovidence@gmail.com

Last Updated: September 2025

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