Hello
My name is Julia Raben, but most people call me Julie. I have recently graduated from Chadron State College's Clinical Mental Health Counseling MAE program. Along with the formal education I have had a lifetime of informal training. I've learned patience and tolerance. I've learned most people are doing the best they can with the tools they have been given. I love talking to people (some would say I have had a lot of practice at it!) and helping them find their strength to make the changes in their life to be healthier. I believe in people. I think we all have what it takes to be healthy - we just may need someone to walk along beside us for a time to help us find our way.
Learn more about me on my Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1397787
Nebraska license number 14115 South Dakota license number LPC-21054
While I do most of my counseling online, you are always welcome to come to my office in beautiful, downtown Whitney, Nebraska (population 58). We are located between Crawford and Chadron about 2 miles off highway 20.
My Story
I was born in Nebraska and have lived in Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho and now I am back in Nebraska. I have been married to my best friend for almost 50 years. We have five children and 20 grandchildren who are scattered across the nation from Georgia to Idaho, and Montana to Oklahoma. As the grandchildren leave the nest, they go further and further!
I have worked many different jobs from driving a beet-truck to owning and operating a large childcare center. I have a love of people from all walks of life. I started with an elementary teaching degree and have loved teaching in Idaho and South Dakota. Most recently I taught 4th grade at Wolf Creek Elementary in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where I learned to love, love, love the Lakota People. Getting older, I decided to find a "sitting" job, so I pursued a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and now here I am!
Having a background in education, much of my counseling will have an education flavor. I believe that you have the capabilities to make the changes in your life.
Contact
Please contact me if you would like a free 15-minute consultation. Let's talk about how I can help you.
(308)207-5125