Kimberly Rakiec, LPCC

Kimberly Rakiec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. She works with people who are managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, sleep problems, and career or life-change challenges. Sessions are straightforward and focused on helping people find clearer next steps and feel more capable day to day.

Kimberly listens first to understand a person's situation and what brought them to therapy. She asks questions to clarify goals and offers practical strategies that fit each person's life. Her style is collaborative, direct, and compassionate, and she checks in often to make sure sessions are useful.

She typically draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts, build workable habits, and reconnect with values. Treatment plans tend to be solution-focused and tailored to the person's pace and needs.

Kimberly has seven years of clinical experience and holds an LPCC credential. She has supported people through anxiety, depressive symptoms, trauma and abuse, anger, self-harm concerns, panic, and social anxiety, among other issues. She also addresses caregiver stress, workplace problems, and challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome.

In the first session Kimberly helps set goals and outlines a plan for moving forward. If a different match is a better fit, she will help find alternatives. The emphasis is on practical progress, clear communication, and regular feedback so therapy stays focused on what matters most.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors so people can feel less overwhelmed by anxiety, panic attacks, or low mood. ACT helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, which can be useful when coping with life changes or caregiver stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will listen to a person's goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She asks for feedback throughout so therapy stays aligned with the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and texting suit brief check-ins, quick coaching, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days.