Emily Elliott (she/her)

MA, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
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Open and affirming therapist located in central Iowa, offering telehealth options!

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in , IA
Supervised by Katie Ruscuitto, PhD, LMHC

Services
  • Individual
  • Group

About My Clients

Seeking therapy is a brave thing and finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. I hope that you have connected with my profile and take the time to reach out soon. I view my time with clients as a gift, and I look forward to learning more about your life and your goals in the therapy space.

My Background and Approach

As a therapist, it is vital for me to see the world through your eyes and lived experiences. I offer integrative treatment modalities based on your personal preferences, often incorporating feminist and multicultural theoretical orientations. Safety is key when working with a new therapist, and it is my job to ensure every client feels supported in the therapy space. My specializations include perinatal mental health, trauma, grief, parenting, recovery, sexuality, and gender. I am a member of the Health at Every Size movement and am an open and affirming therapist. Being a trauma focused therapist, I often incorporate feminist and multicultural theoretical orientations, examining the intersecting identities of every client. I view the therapy space as a collaborative experience and enjoy utilizing creative concepts including EMDR, yoga, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and movement in addition to traditional talk therapy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the dignity and humanity of every person. I'm a yogi, a mom, a knitter, a traveler, and a proud crazy cat (and dog) lady. I am an active collaborator in the LGBTQ community and the BLM movement.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dance / Movement Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Pregnancy and Postpartum Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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