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Ellen Diedrich
Ellen Diedrich

(262) 780-9788 ext. 112

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Ellen Diedrich, MS, LPC, CTS, CST, CADC-III

I am licensed as a Professional Counselor, and Art Therapist to Practice Psychotherapy and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am certified as a Trauma Specialist and Sex Therapist. I have acquired training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR II) plus advanced diagnostic training in Thought Field Therapy (TFT). My specialized knowledge in Soma-Synthesis (Shen Natural Healing Methods) and Reiki Mastership add a unique healing advantage to my practice.

My clinical professional philosophy is framed within a holistic approach to treatment. I believe the client benefits deeply from gaining a sense of cognitive and emotional balance thru the mind, body and spirit experience. I enjoy working with a teamed approach as it provides quality in service. I have studied several disciplines because I have found that it helps me better understand the client, thus being more efficient in meeting their needs and guiding them to their goal.


SERVICES OFFERED:
  • Mental Health Therapy for individuals, couples, children (ages 3 and up), adolescents, and families
  • Desensitization for grieving and trauma
  • Alcohol and Drug Assessments and Treatment
  • Art Therapy
  • Therapeutic Touch (Reiki & Shen)
  • Psychodrama
  • Therapeutic Education
  • Tantric Intimacy Group for Couples

SPECIALTY/EXPERTISE:

On going and progressive education provides me with a unique and successful approach in the areas of couples intimacy, sexuality, depression, anger/stress management, anxiety/panic, phobias, attention deficient-hyperactivity, chemical addiction, physical/sexual abuse, trauma, grief/loss and spirituality. My particular interest with women and children has found me much success. I am culturally diverse which includes several races and sexual preferences.

OTHER EXPERTISE:

Often clients come to me with physical pain, such as migraines, back pain and a variety of discomforts that together we can eliminate and often reduce the painful discomfort.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS: 

EDUCATION 
May '02     Thought Field Therapy - Advanced Diagnostic Training
Dec '96     Certified Trauma Specialist with EMDR II...
                   (Eye Movement Desensitization & Repossessing II)
Dec '92     Milwaukee Area Technical College
                   Alcohol & Drug Counselor Education
Dec '92     Mount Mary College
                   Master of Science in Art Therapy
May '91     Mount Mary CollegeBachelor of Art in Art Therapy
Mar '95     Rieki Master
Jan '90     Soma Synthesis Method of Natural Healing
May'72     Milwaukee Area Technical College
                   Associates Degree in Applied Science in Commercial Art

CREDENTIALS
  • LATP Licensed Art Therapist to practice Psychotherapy
  • Certified Sex Therapist
  • Wisconsin Art Therapist - Registered
  • Certified Trauma Specialist
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III
  • Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Nationally Registered, Board Certified, Clinical Art Therapist
  • Reiki Master
  • Soma Synthesis (Shen)
  • Thought Field Therapy - Diagnostic Technician

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: 

WEST GROVE CLINIC - Independent Contractor/ Program Director
  • Tantric Intimacy for Couples Group
  • EAP management
  • Providing one to one, couples & family therapy for a diverse population
  • Providing alcohol and drug assessments & counseling

PATHWAYS COUNSELING CENTER - Independent Contractor/ Program Director
  • Initiated child and parent group
  • Clinician coaching
  • Providing one to one, couples & family 

PATHWAYS EAST COUNSELING CENTER - Clinical Director/ Independent Contractor
  • Managed & coordinated satellite operations
  • Provided seminars related to trauma
  • EAP management

STRESS MANAGEMENT & MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - Employed Independent Contractor
  • Co-Director/Author of the Comprehensive Child and Family Recovery Program
  • Author of the Alontot Program This program focused on the needs of children whose parents suffer from alcoholism and drug abuse.
  • Women's Program~Community presentations as related to mental health

DEPAUL CLINIC - Program Director
  • Children's Recovery
  • Women's Recovery Program
  • Provided one to one & family therapy for a diverse population
  • Provided alcohol & drug intakes, assessments and counseling
  • Seminar presentations related to alcohol & drug dynamics

CHARTER HOSPITAL
DEPAUL HOSPITAL
NORTHBROOK HOSPITAL
  • Art Therapist for child, adolescent & adult populations

CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEARNING - Independent Contractor/ Program Director
  • Formatted "A Weekend for Sexual Abuse Survivors" weekend seminar
  • Assisted in "Bamboo Bridge" & "Taking it Lightly" weekend seminars
  • Developed excellence in training courses

In-Network Services Affiliations:

Aetna, Aperture/Ingenix, APS Healthcare, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Ceridian EAP, Choice Care, Cigna Behavioral Health, Compsych EAP, Corphealth, First Health, Health EOS (AHC, HCN, WPPN), Health Management, Health Payors Organization, Humana, Magellan, Managed Health Network, MCC Behavioral Care, Medicaid, NEAS, Partners in Behavioral Health, PHCS, United Behavioral Health, Value Options, WEA Trust, and Wellpoint.