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Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
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Emilie Ruehs

Counselor, MS, LMHC (she, they)

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1 Endorsed
309 Court Avenue, Suite 241, Des Moines, IA 50309
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (515) 493-3961
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I work together with each individual to identify strengths, inter-relational patterns, and motivation for change. I see clients 14 and older with a particular focus on teens and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and self-harm/non-suicidal self-injury, with additional experience in depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, and identity.
I believe in taking a collaborative, team approach that involves the client as an active participant in planning their own goals and developing their own treatment plan. I take a person centered, strengths-based approach to treatment and often incorporate family systems, attachment theory, and Radically Open DBT into sessions.
I have spent several years previously working in case management and vocational rehabilitation with both students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While I do not practice ABA therapy, I have received training as a behavior technician and work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities.
Call or Emilie Ruehs now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 493-3961

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sampson Family Therapy

309 Court Avenue

Suite 241

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 493-3961
I specialize in Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation and Autism 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sampson Family Therapy

309 Court Avenue

Suite 241

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 493-3961
I specialize in Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation and Autism 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Medicaid
  • Midlands Choice
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 493-3961
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Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 113517 Emilie Ruehs
  • In Practice for 4 Years
  • Membership with Eating Disorders Coalition Ambassador / Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa Volunteer
  • Certificate from Be Real - Body Kind Ambassador
  • Attended Drake University, MS Counseling , Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Autism

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Positivity
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC

Location

Primary Location

Sampson Family Therapy

309 Court Avenue

Suite 241

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 493-3961

Nearby Areas

Call for a free consultation now - (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 493-3961
Photo of Emilie Ruehs, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Emilie Ruehs
Counselor, MS, LMHC