Kimberly Rakiec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or life changes.
01About Kimberly
Kimberly Rakiec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to what is happening now so clients can begin to imagine a next step. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel understood and move forward.
She starts by learning about a person's current circumstances and worldview.
Background and approach
Kimberly asks questions to clarify what led someone to seek counseling and where they want to go next. If someone is unsure, she helps them name concerns and set small, practical goals. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based approaches alongside client-centered principles.
Sessions focus on skills people can use between appointments, like finding unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing acceptance, and trying new behaviors that fit their values. Kimberly has seven years of counseling experience and has supported people through depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, and sleep and career problems.
She also addresses concerns such as caregiver stress, social anxiety, identity and life purpose, impulsivity, and workplace issues. Communication is collaborative: she checks in often, asks for feedback, and adjusts the pace as needed. In the first session she will listen to what matters to the client, outline how they might work together, and answer any questions about the process.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 8245 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1073949871 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kimberly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Kimberly names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kimberly names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Kimberly’s approaches work online
Kimberly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, choose what matters to them, and take steps that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions because it focuses on action rather than removing every uncomfortable feeling.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, and it often helps with worry, panic, sleep problems, and workplace stress.
Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Kimberly will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and ask for feedback so adjustments can be made. The plan can change as needs shift over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low; chat or messaging can help with brief check-ins or when people prefer written reflection. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and reach people who are not in the same location.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this counselor address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, sleep problems, career stress, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and a range of other life challenges.
What is Kimberly's therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and direct with a focus on practical skills. Sessions blend client-centered listening with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in counseling settings and supporting people through mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She lists a California license as LPCC and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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