Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas, LPC

Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas helps people coping with stress and anxiety and related concerns. She is an LPC with five years of counseling experience. She works with people facing depression, addictions, grief, eating concerns, body image struggles, self-esteem and career stress. Her style is warm and approachable. Sessions are interactive and collaborative. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She uses person-centered methods alongside solution-focused work and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness techniques are also part of her approach to help manage overwhelming thoughts and strong emotions. Chelsey adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs and goals. She has experience helping people with substance use concerns including alcohol and various drugs. She also supports people dealing with life changes, workplace stress, young adult issues, and challenges common to women and veterans when those topics come up in therapy. Chelsey practices in Louisiana and speaks English. She sees the decision to begin counseling as an important step and aims to partner with people who want to make changes. Her sessions emphasize respect, clear goals, and steady progress.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify goals so people feel heard and respected. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and manage anxiety symptoms. These practices can help during moments of strong emotion and when coping with upsetting thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those goals. Together they adjust the plan over time based on what helps most and what feels comfortable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice mindfulness or coping skills in the situations where they need them most. Licensed professionals can guide clients through tools and steps that work between sessions so progress continues outside scheduled meetings.