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"Finding Your True Value Through Evolution"

Building rapport and trust in order to accompany you on your journey of healing, growth, and transformation.

ABOUT

Eva Shinka, LISW-S
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Eva has over 25 years of clinical experience across both public and private sectors, including outpatient mental health, military, dialysis, and hospital settings.

She has been in private practice since 2019. Prior to that, she spent 12 years working with active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, bringing extensive expertise to her work. Her professional background includes Walter Reed Military National Medical Center and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, Bethesda, MD, the Pentagon’s Office of Family Policy, Arlington VA, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, MS, and Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS.

Education:

Eva earned both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Licensing:

Eva is licensed through the The CSWMFT Board of Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-

Supervisor-I-1800776-SUPV

Memberships/Affiliations:

Brain Injury Association of Ohio

International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)

National Association of Social Worker (NASW)

More About Shinka Counseling

Shinka Counseling, LLC

Client-centered, holistic and collaborative therapy for adults ages 18-64, supporting change, healing, and growth. Shinka is my last name and it also means evolution in Japanese. At Shinka Counseling, I help clients find their true value through evolution. By building trust and rapport, I accompany you on your journey of healing, wellness, and personal transformation.

MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES:

If you are having a mental health emergency, you should go directly to the hospital emergency department, or call 911, or call 988 (The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number). Emergencies are urgent situations and require immediate action. You can also call Netcare Access, which has a 24/7 emergency hotline for mental health issues in the Columbus area, by calling (614) 276-2273 (CARE).

Learn more about Mental Health Counseling Services
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Mental Health Counseling Services

Eva works with clients to identify goals that improve communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is often more effective and efficient than traditional talk therapy and can be used to treat a lot of problems. She incorporates other methods to support a lasting change.

Eva takes an integrated approach to support self-exploration and awareness. She works collaboratively with clients to help uncover connections between symptoms, moods, and the mind-body relationship, empowering you on your healing journey. Eva invites you to take the first step by scheduling an appointment today.

Areas of Clinical Focus:

ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

Grief

Life Transitions

Relationship Issues

Trauma and PTSD

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Women's Issues

Services
  • Individual Outpatient Psychotherapy for adults ages 18-64 years of age. The initial diagnostic session is 60 minutes and the follow-up sessions are approximately 53 minutes.

  • Sessions are both in-person and telehealth. Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance company to make sure that telehealth services are covered. Clients must be physically located in the state of Ohio to receive services .

  • Office hours are M-Th from 8 am to 5 pm. You can either leave a voicemail or email after hours.

  • You can reach me via the contact page, telephone, or email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. The contact form is not intended for mental health emergencies. If you are having a mental health emergency, you should go directly to the hospital emergency department, or call 911, or call 988 (The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number). Emergencies are urgent situations and require immediate action. You can also call Netcare Access, which has a 24/7 emergency hotline for mental health issues in the Columbus area, by calling (614) 276-2273 (CARE).

Contact Form

Complete the form to request a complimentary 10-15 consultation call.

This form is not intended for emergencies. If you are having a mental health emergency, you should go directly to the hospital emergency department, or call 911, or call 988 (The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number). Emergencies are urgent situations and require immediate action. You can also call Netcare Access, which has a 24/7 emergency hotline for mental health issues in the Columbus area, by calling (614) 276-2273 (CARE).

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