- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose focus
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem and career questions. She also lists life purpose among her focus areas and supports issues such as body image, workplace stress, and young adult concerns.
Her style is approachable and interactive. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She describes counseling as a collaborative process where both people work together to move toward the client's goals.
Chelsey uses several practical methods in session. She blends client-centered work with solution-focused techniques to identify small, doable steps. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult or uncertain, and mindfulness tools help with stress and grounding.
In practice she avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes respectful, direct conversations about what is going on now. That can include discussing substance use, coping after loss, or questions about career direction and life purpose. She works with adults on problems that often follow big life changes.
Clients who choose her can expect to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients currently.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's concerns. Online sessions use that same conversational stance to clarify goals and priorities and to make decisions together. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical breathing and attention exercises that can be practiced between sessions to manage stress and ground attention.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans when needed.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises in daily routines and to review homework between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the mix of conversational, motivational, and mindfulness tools to suit an individual's schedule and aims.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem and career questions. Life purpose and related issues are also listed among her focus areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is collaborative and interactive. She blends client-centered conversation with solution-focused steps to help identify practical next actions.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of counseling experience and reports work with a range of concerns including substance use, eating disorders, and identity or career challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.