- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Solution-focused
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with eight years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting struggles, anger, low self-esteem, career-related stress, and coping with life changes.
She focuses on helping adults from early adulthood through geriatric years. Her approach emphasizes punctual, professional care and practical resources. Sessions aim to help clients express themselves and communicate more clearly when difficult topics come up.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and perspective. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused work to set concrete steps and short-term goals. These approaches are used to address issues such as grief, anxiety, family problems, and addiction-related concerns.
Kimberly describes working without judgment and with attention to measurable progress. She and the client create a treatment plan that outlines goals, tracks growth, and provides feedback along the way. The plan is adjusted as needed to reflect what is or isn't working.
People who want straightforward, goal-oriented counseling often find this style helpful. Sessions include resources and practical suggestions intended to support daily wellness and ongoing mental health maintenance.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. In practice this means conversations that follow what matters most to the client and encourage honest reflection. It can help with identity concerns, self-esteem, and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions use practical exercises and home practice to notice unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete steps and short-term goals. Sessions identify small, achievable changes and measure progress over weeks. This is useful when someone wants to move past a specific problem or get quick tools for coping.
Finding the right mix of these methods is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as the work progresses so the focus stays practical and relevant.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that avoid the need to travel, or choices that use less bandwidth when connection is limited. These practical benefits help people keep counseling consistent alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to set practical goals and track progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Louisiana with adults from early adulthood to geriatric clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.