Welcome, I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. I have several years working with clients of diverse backgrounds and cultures. It is my daily commitment to provide professional punctuality, expertise and an array of resources to ensure a stable, safe and healthy environment for my clients. This will ensure that each client continues to gain growth, daily wellness and mental health assistance. Although I am open to working with clients of all ages, my current focus is on individuals from early adulthood to geriatrics.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, coping with grief and loss, life changes, , and family issues. I pride myself on making sure each client is in a non judgement atmosphere, and an empowering environment which allows them the support they need to effectively express themselves and communicate in a manner best suited for their needs.
Together, we will create an effective working treatment plan that would assess a way to evaluate growth, discuss results, and provide feedback that would assist with upward success. I am here to support you as you take that step. Contact me and together we can start your journey to a better, healthier tomorrow.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Expats, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 7186
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very considerate and knowledgeable therapist. She understands and seems to get me. I appreciate her encouragement at this time in my life along with her expertise.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I love ms. Kimberly she been my counseling for over a year now and she have help me grown so much and look at life differently and showed me that there is life at the end of the tunnel. Thanks again
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have only been working with her for a month, just the few questions that she ask me, she is able to pinpoint where exactly the areas that am struggling with in my life. Love the motivational quotes that she sends.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kimberly is a JOY to work with. I appreciate her realness & how she listens intently to the things I’m struggling with. I feel truly refreshed & encouraged after each session!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very professional and helpful! She truly cares for her clients and provides various resources/tools for effective coping.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kimberly is incredibly helpful, passionate, caring and extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of topics in her professional environment. She treat her clients with the upmost respect and she is understanding and easy to work with. She works with her clients needs and allows them to feel more than just a client. I would highly recommend Kimberly to anyone who is interested in therapy.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes