Dione T. Rábago, LCSW, LICSW
Now Accepting NEW Clients
THe world is More Chaotic than ever, but your life doesn’t have to be.
The decision to change is the start of a deeply personal journey.
Transformative, integrated, inclusive Compassionate Care for your Mental Health
Life Can be Challenging…
Relationship Conflicts
Chronic Stress & Burnout
“Imposter Syndrome "
Family Conflicts & Boundary Setting
Grief & Loss - Death of a Loved One, End of a Relationship, Job Loss
Toxic Work Interpersonal Conflicts
Challenges with Emotion Regulation
Identity Issues
Feeling Disconnected from Community
People Pleasing
Difficulty Communicating with Others
Difficulty Standing In Your Own Values
Fear-Based Decision Making
Low Self-Confidence
Self-Criticism
Unhelpful or Unhealthy Habits
Difficulty Expressing Your Needs or Asking for Help
Difficulty with Showing Up in Your Authentic Self (Masking)
Persisent Feeling of Lack
Decision Fatigue
Anxiety About Social Interactions
Spiritual Deconstruction
Physical Symptoms - Headaches, Insomnia, Chronic Pain
Difficulty Staying Organized
Ways I can help…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Behavioral Activation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eclectic Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Meet Dione
Welcome to my practice!
I am Dione Rábago, I use she/her pronouns and am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience and expertise in the Mental Health field. My career has spanned a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals and community programs. I have served as a Psychotherapist; a medical, Hospice and NICU Social Worker and Community Organizer. I have also worked in Social Welfare Policy and various Program Development teams. I have worked with people from all walks of life, aged minutes old through the elderly, of every ability and identity, across the United States.
I am honored to be working with Veterans at the VA for the last 12 years, addressing complex issues including homelessness, PTSD and substance use disorders. I am a VA certified Mindfulness teacher, with a nearly 30 year personal Insight (Vipassana) meditation practice. I offer mindfulness teachings and practice to Veterans weekly.
I’m a Filipina American, proud granddaughter and daughter of immigrants. I also have many sides to my identity, as a musician, an NYU scholar, an International House alumna, occasional middle distance runner, gluten free foodie, international wanderer, musical theatre kid and Reiki Master. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now live in Southwest Washington State, with my super sweet, 8 year old Australian Shepherd, Jack.
VALUES AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
I believe that each human being deserves the chance to make changes, regardless of what has transpired in their lives, with dignity and respect, with the compassionate, collaborative support from a Therapist who is non-judgmental and culturally competent.
I am most passionate about empowering people who are ready to address and set aside barriers that keep them from achieving their biggest goals and dreams, by providing expert guidance along the journey toward self-discovery and healing.
There is no shame in exploring who you are and gaining a deeper understanding of your identity - gender, sexuality, values, faith and spirituality, culture and race.
I will meet you where you are, just as you are, in this moment. And to let you know that your lived experience is valid and important.
There is no greater gift you can give yourself than the freedom that comes living in alignment with you values and your truth - in mind, body and soul. Therapy is an investment in time and resources. Together, we will develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your life and your future. There are many assessments and tools that I will use to help you track the progress you will be making along the way.
My style is collaborative, conversational, empathetic, at times instructional, yet direct. This is YOUR time and journey. And while my job is to listen and hear you, and help you with creating a path through whatever issue it is that is challenging for you, I am not here to offer rainbows and butterflies, nor sugarcoat things. Rather, I will guide you, with proven interventions, through even the toughest parts of this path, as this is all part of the journey.
The results that come from our work together will be anchored in evidence-based, trauma-informed, strengths-based, client-centered care, expertly delivered with compassion and respect.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I acknowledge, with humility, that my physical office in the Southwest Washington Region, is the ancestral home of many indigenous peoples including the Cowlitz, Chinook, Klickitat, Yakima, Grand Ronde, Wasco and Wishram. I also acknowledge that my physical office in the San Francisco Bay Area is the ancestral home of the Ohlone and Miwok peoples. I acknowledge the resilience of these nations at the hands of oppressive institutions, whose policies and practices aimed to erase the culture and language of their peoples and to forcibly remove them from their land. I acknowledge I am part of this ongoing, oppressive system, and desire to contribute toward the restoration of dignity and integrity of the well being of my indigenous siblings in my communities.
Appointments and Services
15 minute Consultation phone call is FREE.
$350.00 USD per 52 minute session.
I am currently accepting clients from California and Washington State only.
I maintain a Telehealth only practice. I do not offer in-person sessions at this time.
I am not available for Clinical Supervision at this time.
If you are a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker in California or Washington State, in private practice, and are interested in Clinical Consultation Group, please message me to be added to the Interest List.
Practice Policies
Please feel welcome to reach me at the phone numbers and email address listed on this page. All contact methods are HIPAA compliant.
To schedule a Consultation, please call 360.217.9262 to schedule.
To schedule an Appointment, please click on the LOG IN button at the top of this page. It will direct you to my Clinician Page on TherapyNotes.
Requests to change scheduled appointments are not billed, if done so with 48 hours or more of notice. Any schedule change requests, cancellations, or missed appointments within 48 hours of our originally scheduled session will be billed the full session rate.
This is a Self-Pay Only practice. As an Independent Practitioner and Owner, my goal is to provide you with the best quality mental health care and focus on you.
I am not paneled with any insurance company or EAP plans. For some, not using insurance is a way to ensure privacy regarding choices they are making in their care. I will provide an invoice, known as a Superbill, with your diagnosis, if your insurance accept out-of-network services.
I accept credit and debit cards on my Clinician Page on TherapyNotes. For those who need another form of payment, please let me know at Consultation.
I practice to the best of my ability under the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and at the top of the scope of my licenses in California and Washington.
If you require medication to treat your mental health issues, I’m happy to coordinate your care with your Prescriber. If you do not have a Prescriber, I will offer a referral, when available.
I do not provide: Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal letters, medical-legal reports (including psychiatric/psychological independent medical examinations), fitness for duty evaluations, court testimonies, and court services.
If the therapeutic alliance is not a good fit, or if the you may benefit from other services, I will provide referrals to other providers.
No Surprises Act You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your services may cost.