Sometimes life is hard. Do you find yourself struggling to find your way? Maybe trauma, depression, anxiety, a major mental illness or a substance use disorder is standing in your way to a comfortable, successful life. As Rumi reminds us "When you start to walk on the way, the way appears". I am here to empower you to do just that; discover your strengths and your way to creating or recapturing the healthy life you deserve.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our initial session I will work with you to assess what issues need to be addressed and to develop the best plan to help you achieve a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have extensive experience working in inpatient, outpatient, residential, emergency psychiatry, community mental health and forensic settings. I am a trained mental health trauma responder and have even developed a Trauma Informed Martial Arts program. My patients describe me as "real and down to earth". I truly believe that we are all just people; each trying to navigate this sometimes challenging thing called life.
About LeeAnn Eakins, LISW-S
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2117 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I find that most people can benefit from some CBT methods no matter what the issue so it is almost always sprinkled into the mix to work on changing distorted thought patterns or negative self narratives into something that is more realistic and works for you.
Collaborative Management and Assessment of Suicidality (CAMS)
CAMS is used so that the client and therapist can work collaboratively on assessing risk and developing a treatment plan, which may or may not include hospitalization. I've found this strategy is a necessary one so that it helps develop a trusting relationship and ensures the client that they can feel free to discuss such matters without being fearful it will result in automatic hospitalization. I do my very best to help you stay out of the hospital, but rest assured if that is what is needed I will surely recommend it and work with you to develop a plan to suit your needs .
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing, while originally developed to use with persons addicted to substances, has proven to work well for any behavioral change. While Motivational Interviewing does not demand change, it does encourage it at your pace which greatly improves your chances of success.
Eclectic
I use an eclectic approach to therapy where I draw from many different treatment models depending on which will best suit your needs. This includes but not limited to, CBT, ACT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mind-Body Therapy, Trauma Based Treatment, Somatic Therapy, Grief Work, Psychoeducation, Polyvagal Therapy, and more... all while taking an Integrative and Person-Centered Approach.
Somatic
Somatic Therapy is one of my favorite treatment options. The main goal is the reconnection of the mind and body. I find it so important that I have developed a Trauma Informed Martial Arts program based on mind-body reconnection.