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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About &
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 5 years of clinical experience, Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, career decisions, and body image. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can use outside sessions.
Ragas uses an approachable, interactive style. She describes counseling as a collaborative process where therapist and client work together toward goals. Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide conversations and choices.
She has experience supporting people with drug and alcohol problems, including substances like heroin, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, pain pills, cocaine, and alcohol. She also addresses veteran and armed forces issues, workplace stress, forgiveness, life purpose, self-harm concerns, and issues faced by young adults and women.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable strategies. That can include mindful practices to reduce reactivity, motivational interviewing to increase commitment to change, and solution-focused steps for short-term goals. The overall aim is to produce concrete progress clients can recognize in daily life.
Ragas asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. She uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions vary in cost by location. International clients are not accepted at this time.
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Therapeutic approaches used for remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. It helps people clarify what matters to them and make decisions that fit their values. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and make everyday moments easier to manage. These practices can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of starting therapy. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and agree on which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can change as goals become clearer and progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, eating issues, self-esteem and career questions. Additional focuses include body image, workplace issues, veteran and armed forces issues, and young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an approachable, interactive style and works collaboratively with clients. Sessions combine client-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counselor. That experience includes work with substance use issues and a range of mood and life-stress concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Louisiana. The LPC credential is shown as provided in her biography.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Session cost varies by location and the practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client's location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.