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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Rasa
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois with 10 years of experience, Rasa Ruzgys helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses addiction-related concerns and mood disorders. Rasa works with individuals who are ready to talk about difficult experiences and make practical changes.
Rasa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shapes conversations to each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. She talks through communication problems, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and issues like guilt, shame, loneliness, and panic symptoms.
Her work includes practical support around divorce and separation, restoring self-love, and finding clearer life purpose. For trauma and post-traumatic stress, she combines careful listening with methods aimed at reducing upsetting memories and reactions. For anxiety and panic, she emphasizes skills to manage physical symptoms and reduce avoidance.
Rasa approaches addiction by looking at motivations, triggers, and relapse risks while building alternative coping strategies. She pays attention to how relationships and caregiving roles affect mental health and coping capacity. Conversations are direct and focused on small, manageable steps.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused therapy often find this approach practical. Rasa asks about current stressors and what has helped before. She then sets measurable goals and reviews progress each session.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Rasa describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-oriented approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments; these approaches help with anxiety, panic symptoms, and low mood. Trauma-focused techniques involve careful, structured processing of distressing memories and building skills to reduce reactivity; these methods aim to lower symptom intensity and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, current difficulties, and preferences to decide which techniques to try first. That decision is collaborative and revisited as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and let people join from wherever they are at the appointment time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Ask about the available formats and how they fit your daily routine before scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression, and addiction-related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and panic symptoms.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and orients sessions around practical skills and clear goals. Conversations are adapted to the person's needs and emphasize steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a mental health and addiction therapist. That experience informs her work with trauma, mood disorders, and addiction-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing details before scheduling.
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. That process starts the intake and matching steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.