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Kimber-Lea Raef(They/She)

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Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

New Hampshire•Oregon•Texas

Life Transition and/or Stress Management- LGBTQ+, TGNC, and identity exploration-Burnout- Trauma- Relationship issues-Sensitivity-

See Kimber-Lea's Details for:

Accepting online

Out-of-network with insurances

$180

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Kimber-Lea Raef is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Austin, TX. Kimber-Lea supports those who feel overwhelmed by daily life due to the aftershocks of trauma. Many of Kimber-Lea’s clients don’t immediately recognize their symptoms as reactions to trauma, however after speaking with Kimber-Lea about their anxiety, sadness, inability to connect with others, or feelings of intense insecurity, they realize that they might feel this way because of experiences in the past. Kimber-Lea’s compassion, warmth, and creativity provide clients with a safe atmosphere to share their inner thoughts, emotions, and dreams.

Kimber-Lea bases her approach to therapy from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), in which she is fully trained. TF-CBT helps clients draw connections from their inner thoughts and negative self talk to their mood or emotional responses and past experiences. Kimber-Lea also encourages clients to talk about their family structure and relationships to further understand where emotions come from - and how to promote positive emotions.

Kimber-Lea earned her Master’s degree from Texas State University. Together with her therapy dog, Fyrenz, Kimber-Lea supports clients experiencing grief, depression, or low self-esteem. Kimber-Lea brings a sense of playfulness into session and builds strong trusting relationships with her clients as they work through difficult conversations.

Message to clients

Finding a therapist and beginning therapy are two steps that take an immense amount of courage and energy. I know this because I've been on the client-side of therapy many times and value not only the growth, but also the understanding it gives me when working with new clients. The reality of the situation is that most often you've been wondering about this for a while and/or are feeling quite in need of support.

My hope for you is to find a therapist who you feel you could become vulnerable around, with time, and I believe this is an innate-knowing, not something you can convince yourself of. I do my best to support folks by offering a complimentary consultation to potential clients so you can get an idea of what my therapeutic approach and personality are.

I strive to walk alongside people as they navigate the difficult times of life and encourage them to seek new ways of understanding their own stories. I utilize mindfulness-based approaches in all the work I do. Please reach out if you'd like to see what working with me is like; I'd be honored to get your email.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Encompassing Wisdom & Wellness, PLLC, Therapist & Co-Owner, 2020 - Present

Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center, Therapist, 2017 - 2020

San Marcos Treatment Center, Clinical Therapist, 2016 - 2017

STARRY, Counselor-Intern, 2016 - 2016

Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy, Therapy Dog Team Intern, 2019

Association for Play Therapy, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), 2019

Texas State University, M.A. , 2016

Texas A&M University, B.S., 2013

Licensure

Texas: 76682 - Oregon: C8175 - New Hampshire: 4833

Languages

English

Specialties

Life Transition and/or Stress Management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others; coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

LGBTQ+, TGNC, and identity exploration - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender (including trans, non-binary, and gender expansive identities), and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges; and entities; support throughout the process of transition.

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; honoring how the context you're living in influences your bounce-back rate; discovering actually effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

Trauma - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); coping and healing after threatening, scary, or distressing events, such as experiences of oppression, witnessing accidents, or experiencing abuse (sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical)

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Sensitivity - Developing an understanding of one’s sensitivity, including exploring what triggers emotional reactions and the origins of the sensitivity; practicing self-compassion by acknowledging that everyone has emotions and it’s natural to react to what’s around you

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Parents

Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I work with HSPs, Trans & Queer Folks, & creative Millennials to find more balance while managing overwhelm &/or high stress. If you have a specific concern or need, reach out & let's get connected!

Insurance

Kimber-Lea Raef is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$180 (50min)
Initial session:$240 (80min)
Group sessions:$65 (75min)
Family sessions:$220 (50min)
Play Therapy sessions:$195 (45min)
Trauma Processing Intensive sessions:$250 (90min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
Multiple times a week
As needed

Therapist's note

I work with clients who are wanting to utilize their insurance by accepting payment from HSA/FSA cards and by providing a Superbill for clients to claim towards Out-of-Network benefits.

Therapy Groups

Burnout Recovery for Deep-Thinkers or -Feelers

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed to the max, and in need of some-kind-of support? Join my group, where you can connect with others who share similar experiences. This is a 10-week, affirming group for HSPs (deep-thinkers & -feelers) dealing with burnout.

Building Community & Holding Space with Queer Folks

Feeling lonely, scared, and like you're running the hamster-wheel of searching fora place to belong? You're *so* not alone. Join this Group for Queer folks to build community and get support from people who are in similar boats, with shared experiences.

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