Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas, LPC

Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, identity and career questions, eating disorders, and grief. She also has experience supporting people with substance use issues, having worked with clients affected by heroin, prescription pain pills, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, and alcohol.

Her counseling style is approachable and interactive, grounded in respect, care, and compassion. She views therapy as a collaborative process in which the counselor and client work together to identify goals and practical steps toward change. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Her clinical approach blends several evidence-informed methods—including client-centered techniques that prioritize the client’s own goals, solution-focused strategies aimed at actionable progress, motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness.

Taking the first step toward change is a meaningful milestone, and Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is prepared to provide steady support throughout that process. She offers collaborative, individualized care designed to help clients move toward clearer coping, healthier habits, and renewed purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas

Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas uses client-centered therapy to place the client’s goals and values at the center of sessions, creating space for personal insight and self-directed growth. She incorporates mindfulness therapy by introducing simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for anxiety, stress, and managing cravings. Motivational interviewing is another key approach she uses to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, particularly when addressing addictions or lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She listens to each person’s priorities, assesses goals and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the plan remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support when in-person visits are not feasible.