Ross Stuart Moffat
New therapist

Ross Stuart Moffat

Counselor

·tLMHC
New therapist
West Des Moines, IA, United States
Accepting clients

About

Hi, I'm Ross Moffat. I believe every person deserves the chance to live a life that feels purposeful, connected, and true to who they are. Originally from Scotland, I’m a former professional athlete, a longtime coach, and a dedicated father of four. These roles shape the way I show up in the therapy room—grounded, empathetic, and direct. I specialize in working with men who are capable, driven, and often carrying more than they let on. Many of the men I work with are functioning well on the outside but feel stuck, tense, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and practical. I help clients understand how early experiences and nervous system patterns shaped the ways they learned to cope — and how those strategies may now be getting in the way of connection, clarity, or fulfillment. Therapy with me is respectful, grounded, and not about being pushed into vulnerability before you’re ready. We work to make sense of emotions like shame, anger, guilt, and not-enoughness, while also creating clear forward movement when things feel stuck. I’m trained in EMDR and work with men, individuals, couples and families when it feels like a good fit. Reaching out can feel like a big step. If you’re curious, I’m happy to talk and see if it feels right.

"I take a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, meeting individuals where they are and tailoring treatment to fit their unique goals. EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy are some of the modalities I may draw from to help clients understand the past, stay present, and move purposefully toward the future."

I work with

Couples
Couples
Family
Family
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

Anger ManagementAnxiety
CodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefLife CoachingLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalMen's IssuesParentingPeer RelationshipsPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSports PerformanceStressTrauma and PTSDMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Coaching
Family / Marital
Positive Psychology
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Family Systems

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · tLMHC

Ross Stuart Moffat · Verified February 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Drake University, Masters in Mental Health Counseling in , Graduated 2008

Additional Credentials

Membership from EMDR Consulting

2024

Insurance & Policies

Does not accept insurance

Payment Methods

Amex
Cash
Check
Discover
HSA
Mastercard
Visa

Location

Primary Office

3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 430

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 430

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I take a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, meeting individuals where they are and tailoring treatment to fit their unique goals. EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy are some of the modalities I may draw from to help clients understand the past, stay present, and move purposefully toward the future.

I see couples, family and individual
Does not accept insurance

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