WHY WE EXIST & WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Manifesto
- We believe that seeking help, support, or treatment doesn’t mean that something is “wrong.” It means that you are having a universal human experience in that there will likely always be a point in someone’s life where they can benefit from a skilled, knowledgeable, and unbiased professional support system.
“Cinnamon understands the mental health strain on first responders and the
complexities that come along with the job. As a police officer, she has helped me
navigate both personal and professional aspects of my life.”
K.J. , Ohio Police Officer
How We Started
Whole House Counseling & Consultation was founded when Cinnamon Reiheld spent eight months serving a local fire department following a line of duty death. While providing counseling and emotional support, she quickly realized that the need for culturally competent mental health care for first responders extended beyond this one tragic event.
In addition to individual counseling and trauma recovery, Cinnamon saw the need to train departments and help team members support one another by understanding the inevitable effects of stress on the mind and body.
One of our top priorities is eliminating the stigma around seeking mental health treatment, while giving departments the tools to function well both internally and for our communities.
Our Team
Cinnamon S. Reiheld
MA, MSW, LISW-S, LICDC, CCTP, EMDRt
Cinnamon began her career in trauma and mental health in 1998 when she worked as an Americorp volunteer resettling war refugees from Eastern Europe in their new home of Washington D.C. From there, her desire to understand and reduce the impact of traumatic events has only grown. Cinnamon holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in both Sociology and Women’s Studies, and two Master’s degrees from The Ohio State University: one in Social Work and the other in Women’s Studies. Cinnamon has taught courses at The Ohio State University and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.
In the past twenty plus years, Cinnamon has had a variety of work experiences that afforded her the opportunity to develop areas of expertise and provide effective, results-driven services and education to individuals, groups, communities and organizations.
First Responder Work
Cinnamon has chosen to specialize in providing behavioral health services to first responders. She serves those in the fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement, military, and emergency communication departments across Ohio and the Tristate area. She has been trained by New York’s “bravest” in Psychological First-Aid, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation-endorsed intervention of TF-CBT, in both ART and EMDR therapies, is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional.
She has been recognized for her service by the International Association of Fire Fighters- the organization with which she holds her peer support certification. She is certified in individual and group critical incident stress management (CISM) by ICISF. Cinnamon has built multiple collaborative relationships and serves as both clinical support to numerous first responder peer teams and facilitates area department’s First Responder Wellness Programs as a consultant.
A Central Ohio native, Cinnamon resides in Loveland with her husband Ed, and their dog, Ben.
Erin Maccabee
Integration Coach, CDCA, Podcast Co-Host
Erin is an Integration Coach, a Chemical Dependency Counselor, and a highly sought out mentor in the recovery community. Erin masterfully blends her “we get sh*t done” attitude with a full dose of maternal compassion.
She supports clients who are navigating substance misuse, as well as coaching first responders in creating the fulfilling and inspired lives they desire.
She resides in Hilliard, OH with her husband Rob and their two children.
