Kathleen Ekins, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kathleen Ekins

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Depression

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Work-Related Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Codependency

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathleen Ekins

Kathleen Acosta Ekins, LCSW. I have been doing therapy with children, families, and adults for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing childhood trauma, adult anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and grief. I use talk therapy as the main way I work with adults; with children, I use play therapy and talk therapy. My approach I use talk therapy (psychodynamic therapy) primarily with adults, and with children, I use play therapy and talk therapy. I have been trained in many approaches, with trauma-informed therapy being a main modality. I also work extensively with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I have training in Seeking Safety, Narrative Therapy, sand tray therapy, and family systems. My focus I work with many clients, including children, adults, families, and those going through divorce. I do not work with personality disorders or severe substance abuse. My communication style I create a peaceful setting where clients feel comfortable and realize that, though I am a therapist, I am also a human being who needs a safe place to talk. I want clients to know we can discuss areas where they are having a hard, good, challenging, or transitioning time. My journey to mental healthcare I always wanted to help clients. I almost became a doctor, but when I realized how important talk therapy is to most people, I decided that was more my calling. Now I love helping people get to a place where they feel better about themselves and their surroundings. My goals for you We can work together to set your or your child’s goals. We can set achievable short-term goals and discuss long-term goals, as long as we have short-term goals you can achieve. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Teen Violence

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of California, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1942511845

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What practice does Kathleen Ekins work with?

Kathleen Ekins works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathleen Ekins?

Kathleen Ekins frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kathleen Ekins on their profile.