Meet Ellen
Welcome to the psychotherapy practice of Ellen Huerter, LMSW. I am licensed by the State of Iowa. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and, therefore, bound by its counseling ethics.
My practice is currently located at The Relationship and Intimacy Center in West Des Moines, Iowa and online through telehealth.
Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes long. I offer in-person sessions throughout the day, evenings, and Saturday mornings, as well as online sessions (telehealth). You may schedule appointments with me directly through following this link https://www.relationshipandintimacy.com/contact-us/ If you are unable to keep an appointment, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice so that I may make the time set aside for you available to another client.
Private fee: $190.
I take the following health insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, and UnitedHealthcare
In the journey of life, we often encounter challenges that prompt us to seek more profound understanding and healing. As a somatic psychotherapist, I guide individuals on their path to self-discovery, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Religious Studies from Iowa State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Iowa, I combine traditional therapeutic techniques with somatic practices to create a holistic healing environment. My approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, allowing clients to explore their inner landscapes and uncover the root causes of their struggles.
I work with individuals facing various life issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential questions. Through compassionate listening, mindfulness, and integrative practices, we will embark on a transformative journey that honors your reconnection to body, thus facilitating deeper self-awareness and emotional processing.
In our sessions, you will have the space to explore and integrate body awareness into therapeutic practice. Together, we will work towards healing and empowerment, enabling you to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and grace.
Masters of Social Work
Graduating from the University of Iowa, I am licensed in the State of Iowa and have clinical experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, and depression. As a somatic clinical therapist, I have used a variety of interventions, which include acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, and somatic mindfulness of body awareness and meditation.
The body, pronounced “σόμα”, “soma” in Greek, can harbor issues in the tissues, which then create psychological challenges and emotional patterns that hinder our daily functioning and thoughts, without our conscious awareness. The results of Somatic Healing Therapies have been life-changing for many, and I would be delighted to help you learn more about Somatic Therapy.
If you do not go within, you go without
EMDR TRAINED
Trained through EMDR Consulting, I am continuing my journey to become certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an empirically proven method of healing traumatic memories and negative thought patterns.
E-RYT 500
As an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with 500 hours of formal training and over 5000 hours of classroom teaching experience, I hold an advanced certification from the global authority of registered yoga teachers, Yoga Alliance. Advanced training has enabled me to teach thousands of individuals, both locally and through international retreats worldwide.
I am certified in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative, and Gentle Yoga. The intentions behind these styles are to create a peaceful and nurturing environment that nourishes students in a body-neutral and safe setting.
Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga Trainer
Trained by Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., in 2012, the practice of Restorative yoga, described as “A state where there is no movement, no effort, and the mind is quiet,” completely supports the body by the use of props, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, or “rest and digest.” Restorative yoga helps alleviate the effects of chronic stress, promotes deep sleep, lowers the heart rate, and cultivates a sense of inner calm.
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