Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki, LPC

Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She works with adults from early adulthood through geriatric years. Her approach is calm and practical, and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and nonjudgmental.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most troubling and what the client wants to change. Sessions often center on simple, achievable goals so people can notice small improvements quickly. Kimberly supports clients through grief, depression, major life changes, and family-related concerns.

Kimberly draws on client-centered methods to keep the person’s goals central. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to work on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Solution-Focused Therapy helps when clients want short-term, action-oriented steps to move forward.

Over eight years of practice have given her experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, addictions, intimacy and parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and caregiver stress. She aims to create clear plans, track progress, and give practical feedback along the way.

People who choose Kimberly can expect punctual sessions and a steady emphasis on day-to-day wellness. To begin, she asks clients to identify goals and then builds a plan that fits their life and needs.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Kimberly uses client-centered methods that keep a person’s concerns and goals at the center of each session; this means the conversation stays focused on what matters most to the client and on their pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves looking at thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on practical steps and short-term goals so people can see progress between sessions.

Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the work together. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is shared and flexible rather than fixed from the start.

Confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how appointments will take place. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person better. Many people find therapy easier to maintain when it fits their day-to-day routine, and Kimberly aims to help structure sessions to match each person's life commitments.