- Person-centered care
- Goal-focused work
- Support for parents
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on individuals from early adulthood through later life and aims to create an atmosphere that feels nonjudgmental and empowering. Her work also addresses ADHD, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and adoption and foster care related matters.
Her sessions are built around clear goals and practical steps. She uses conversation to help clients understand patterns, try new skills, and track small changes over time. Progress is reviewed regularly so people can see what is working and adjust plans when needed.
Kimberly draws on client-centered methods to keep the person’s priorities central. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. These approaches are blended to fit each person’s needs and daily life.
She brings eight years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Every part of her practice emphasizes punctuality, respect, and practical resources that support daily wellness. The aim is steady improvement, not overnight fixes.
To begin, she asks clients to outline what matters most to them and then builds a plan together. That plan includes measurable steps, feedback, and ways to practice new skills between meetings. The focus is on helping people move toward a healthier tomorrow.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and relies on listening and empathy to help people name what matters most and set meaningful goals. It is useful for people feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to start. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical tools to spot and reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, achievable steps and asks what would look different if things improved soon, which can be helpful when quick, concrete change is the goal.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, and then recommend strategies that fit. Over time those strategies are adjusted based on what is helpful and what is not, so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session options are not listed here, so confirm current formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of working - for example, focusing on skills practice between sessions or using brief goal-focused meetings to keep momentum - without promising any specific format in advance.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and adoption and foster care concerns.
What is the general therapy style used?
Sessions combine client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does Kimberly have?
She has eight years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
What credential does Kimberly hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC designation, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.