Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas , LPC

Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and life transitions. She also supports concerns around grief, eating struggles, self-esteem, career questions, and women's issues. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at people ready to make a change.

Chelsey uses a collaborative, hands-on style. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens without labels and works with each person to build practical steps toward clearer days.

Her approach blends client-centered work with solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness is used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Together these methods are used to set small, achievable goals and to build skills that fit daily life.

She has about five years of counseling experience and has worked with people facing substance use challenges as well as mental health concerns. Her experience includes help for those dealing with body image, self-harm thoughts, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Veterans and people with workplace or young adult issues are also listed among focus areas.

Chelsey tailors sessions to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed model. People can expect practical tools, direct conversation, and a steady focus on what matters most to them.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people decide what matters most to work on. This approach suits concerns like self-esteem, life purpose, and adjusting to change.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting. Short exercises and breathing practices are used to reduce overwhelm and support clearer choices in stressful moments. This helps with anxiety, cravings, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit, and adjust plans together. This collaborative method helps match tools to each person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work for a full session with visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets people share updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into work, school, or busy home schedules.