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Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of experience. She works mainly with adults from early adulthood through geriatric clients. Her common concerns include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life changes, and family-related problems.
She uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods to help people notice patterns that maintain distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes clients can try between meetings. Progress is tracked by discussing results and adjusting the plan as needed.
Kimberly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused techniques. CBT helps identify thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and then tests alternatives. Client-centered work centers on the client’s perspective and priorities. Solution-focused techniques help define specific goals and small, achievable steps toward them.
Her background includes working with people from diverse cultures and age ranges. She emphasizes punctuality, professional boundaries, and offering relevant resources. She aims to make sessions nonjudgmental so clients can speak openly and practice new skills.
When relevant, Kimberly addresses related issues such as ADHD, addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting, caregiver stress, and career challenges. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family issues, cancer-related concerns, domestic violence effects, and other family-of-origin matters.
To begin, prospective clients use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Kimberly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then try different responses and track what happens. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it emphasizes specific skills and homework practice.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and on solution-focused techniques that narrow work to clear, short-term goals. Client-centered work helps identify what matters most to the person, and solution-focused work breaks goals into small steps that are tested each session.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what works in practice. She will review progress regularly and change the plan when needed.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a quieter time of day, avoid video when that is not practical, or schedule sessions that better match work or caregiving routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps people with anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. Family-related issues and stress are also frequent topics.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then test and practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete skill practice and review of results.
What is her experience and background?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults across the lifespan and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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