Rachael DeKoning

What to Expect with Rachael

Difficulties arise in everyone’s life. We all have had the feeling: our life is fine, just fine. We’re functioning. But in those quiet moments, we know something is missing. We’re not happy. It may seem as though no matter what you try, you cannot overcome whatever obstacle you may be facing. If problems were easy to solve, not only would I be unemployed, but the world would be a perfect place and conflict would not exist. Seeking help for yourself or someone you care about is not an easy task and you want to find a competent professional. Whatever it is that brought you to this website, congratulate yourself. You are taking a courageous step in the right direction.

Therapy is a place where you can bury anxiety, resolve conflict and build a stress free lifestyle. So whether you are suffering from relationship issues, an addiction, depression and anxiety, life crisis or any of life’s other stresses, you have come to the right place.

As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), I am specially trained to work with individuals, couples, and families systemically, meaning I am able to consider the context in which the problem is occurring to help you resolve underlying issues in order to keep the problem away for good. I pride myself on being a safe, competent, compassionate, accepting, and client-focused therapist. I prefer to not only use my well-developed skill set, but also the client’s strengths and resources to meet their individualized needs and accomplish their therapeutic goals in a timely manner. Even after the very first session, many of my clients report feeling better.

I use an integrated approach of evidence based theories, and best practices including, but not limited to, Emotion-Focused couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative therapy.

You have a number of ways to contact me if you wish to schedule an appointment or have any questions about my professional practice. You can send me an email at rach2978.rr@gmail.com, call the main number and ask for me, or call my direct line at 913-220-9063. You can also visit my personal web site at www.rrcounseling.org.

What You Will Pay

Because my goal is to decrease any burdens you may be going through, it is also important that I charge a fee that is manageable for you and your family. I am willing to work with you to set a fee that you can comfortably pay on a regular basis. Because insurance often limits the quality and quantity of sessions we can conduct, I only offer an ability-to-pay arrangement. This arrangement is based on income and number of people in the household and is set at your first meeting. I can also provide you with a form and whatever other information you need if you would like to try and file insurance on your own.