Contact me to make an appointment
As much as I would like to be available 24/7, that is just not feasible. Please call, text or email me. I will try to respond within 24 hours except on Sundays when I focus on my faith and my family that day. We all need time to refill and Sunday is that time for me.
Phone: (308)207-5125
Email: julie@rabencounseling.com
Fax: (855)551-4086
What happens next?
After you make an appointment, you will receive forms to complete via email. Once those forms are submitted, we will schedule an intake appointment to gather background information and determine where to begin our work together. Intake sessions can last up to 90 minutes.
After the intake, you will meet with me either in person or online on a weekly or biweekly basis. Remember, you are the expert on yourself, and I will structure our sessions around your goals and needs.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is essential in therapy. You need to know that you can trust me with the information you share—both verbally and nonverbally—and that it will remain between us. I am committed to protecting your privacy and will not discuss anything you share or anything I observe in our sessions with others. This trust is an important part of our work together and allows us to talk openly about difficult things.
There are a few important exceptions to confidentiality. As part of my training, I meet weekly with my supervisor to discuss areas where I may need guidance or additional support. When I do so, I share only the minimum information necessary, and my supervisor is held to the same confidentiality standards that I am.
Confidentiality may also be broken if you express an intention to harm yourself or someone else. In those situations, I am legally required to take steps to protect safety, which may include making a report. Additionally, if my records are subpoenaed by a court, I may be legally obligated to release them.
How much will it cost?
Many health insurance plans cover therapy, but the amount of coverage varies by plan:
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Mental health parity law
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires insurance plans to cover mental health services at least as much as physical health services.
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Individual plans
Most individual health insurance plans cover therapy, but out-of-pocket costs may be higher. Individual plans may have narrower provider networks and require referrals for specialist care.
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Employer-sponsored plans
Companies with more than 50 employees are required to offer health insurance that includes mental health services.
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Medicaid
Low-income people are eligible for Medicaid, which includes mental health benefits.
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Medicare
Medicare Part B covers mental health services that don't require hospitalization.
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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP also covers mental health services.
To find out if your insurance covers therapy, you can:
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Check below to see what insurance companies I am currently able to accept. That changes often so if you don't see your insurance company, call me and we can see what we can work out.
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Call your insurance company to ask what your coverage is for mental health counseling.
You can also check your plan documents for details like deductibles, co-payments, and out-of-network options.
If your insurance doesn't cover the cost, I offer one-hour sessions for $75. If that isn't doable, talk to me and we can see what we can figure out together. Sometimes you can do every other week instead of weekly. Also, some problems respond well to group therapy if we can find others willing to split the bill. Don't give up - there are lots of options out there.