Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas
LPC
Louisiana
Change-focused counselor with an approachable style
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Louisiana / 6437
- NPI
- 1326494493
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness based
- Solution focused
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and life changes. She also supports concerns around eating, body image, self-esteem, career struggles, and finding life purpose. Her style is approachable and interactive, and she emphasizes working together to reach practical goals.
She draws on several counseling approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions can include motivational interviewing to explore change, client-centered conversation that follows the person's lead, solution-focused strategies to set concrete steps, and mindfulness techniques to build awareness and calm. Dr. & Mrs. Ragas tailors the dialogue and plan to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
She has five years of counseling experience and has worked with people dealing with substance addiction to a range of substances as well as workplace stress and veterans' issues. Her practice avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respect, care, and compassion throughout the process.
People who choose to start often are ready to take small, measurable steps toward change. The counselor aims to make sessions practical and goal oriented while also listening closely to each person’s story. She invites those ready to begin to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a collaborative pace set by the client and therapist.
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How her approaches shape online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh their reasons for change and build motivation step by step. It is useful for addictions, behavior change, and when someone feels stuck about making decisions.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can find their own answers and make choices that fit their life.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce worry and improve focus. It can help with anxiety, stress, eating concerns, and staying present during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time as goals change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online counseling makes it easier to fit appointments into busy days and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules call for brief support, and it can make follow-up work and homework easier to share between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Body imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counselor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, and related issues such as body image and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is approachable and interactive. She emphasizes collaboration and tailors sessions to each person's goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds the LPC credential and has five years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns including substance addictions and workplace or veteran-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers