Ellen Petersen (she/her)

LISW
Accepting Clients

I'm Ellen - a therapist located in West Des Moines offering both in-person and online therapy appointments utilizing ACT!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Des Moines, IA

About My Clients

Coming to therapy for the first time is often incredibly daunting, especially in the midst some kind of suffering, which generally brings people to therapy. I work to create a space that is open and accepting as well as interactive. Together, we can plan your journey and outline the steps and tools we can learn in session to help you outside of session

My Background and Approach

I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, and EMDR in session, flexibly to best suit each client’s needs. ACT is an interactive and engaging therapy that gives us the tools to ride the highs and lows of life with self-compassion, while Somatic Therapy and EMDR can help identify the hows or whys of how our past impacts our present.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a social worker, empowerment is at the heart of all of my work with clients. I believe each and every client is the expert of their own life and should always be in the captains chair of their therapy experience. I have experience with the immigration process, am an avid video gamer, and cat lady as well as an ally and member of the LGBTQQIP2SAA.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LISW, State of Iowa · #087080
Years in practice
9 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

5000 Westown Parkway
#104
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 679-3947

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.5944198°, -93.7721728°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Ellen
5000 Westown Parkway
#104
West Des Moines, IA 50265

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