Professional Bio

Sara M. Adams

Sara is a bilingual, versatile, and experienced educator and counselling therapist with more than 15 years of experience teaching French language and sciences, yoga, art, and dance, among other subjects. A graduate of Lesley University’s Master of Mental Health Counseling in Expressive Arts Therapy program (May 2025), she is passionate about helping people heal, grow, and thrive through both evidence-based counselling and creative expression.

In her work as a Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate) and an experienced educator, Sara offers individual and group therapy, facilitates expressive arts and mindfulness programs, and provides professional development for educators. She advocates for dance and arts integration for all ages and abilities, particularly in public schools, and frequently designs and leads training sessions for professionals.

In addition to her counselling practice, Sara freelances as a content creator, workshop facilitator, and consultant. Her work blends the healing potential of the arts with practical tools for personal growth, resilience, and well-being.

Sara resides in Middleton, NS with her husband and two children.

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Education & Training

• Master's of Mental Health Counseling in Expressive Arts Therapy, Lesley University, MA, USA (2025)
• Death Doula Training, Home Hospice Association (2024)
• Dance for Health: Dementia facilitator training, Dance Nova Scotia, NS (2023)
• HealthRHYTHMS Group Empowerment Drum Circle facilitator training, Remo, USA (2023)
• Certificate in Visual Arts Education, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, NS (2022)
• Dance for Health: Parkinson's facilitator training, Dance Nova Scotia, NS (2022)
• Certificate in Dance Education, National Dance Education Organization, New York, USA (2022)
• Arts Integration Specialist Certification, Education Closet, Maryland, USA (2021)
• Foundation Module, Dance Movement Therapy, New Zealand (2021)
• Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 1 & 2, University of British Columbia (2021)
• Brain Compatible Dance Education, Creative Dance Center, Seattle, USA (2019)
• Master's of Arts and Education in Francophone Literature and Culture, Memorial University, NF (2016)
• Birth Doula Training, DONA (2014)
• Diploma in Holistic Nutritional Consulting, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, NS (2012)
• Yoga Life Coaching Certification, Wild Abundant Life, Wheaton, IL, USA (2012)
• Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training, Therapeutic Approach Yoga, NS (2012)
• Yoga Assisting Workshop, Halifax Yoga, NS (2012)
• Teaching Yoga for Kids, Halifax Yoga, NS (2012)
• Certified Zumba Instructor (Basic), Zumba Inc., NS (2011)
• Registered Yoga Teacher, Canadian Yoga Alliance (2010)
• Yoga Teacher Training (200 hr), Breathing Space Yoga, NS (2009)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute (HRCE), NS (2009)
• Bachelor of Education, Université Sainte-Anne, NS (2007)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science, Saint Mary's University, NS (2005)