Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas

Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and life changes. She also supports concerns such as eating issues, body image, self-esteem, career worries, and women’s issues. Her tone is straightforward and caring, and she invites people who are ready to make a change to take the next step.

She keeps sessions approachable and interactive. Conversations are collaborative - the client and therapist work together to set goals and shape each plan. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion.

Her practice blends several practical methods to fit each person’s needs. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities and values. Motivational interviewing supports shifts in readiness and commitment to change. Solution-focused conversations look for concrete next steps that can be tried between sessions.

Over five years of counseling experience informs her work in Louisiana. That background includes supporting people dealing with substance use concerns, including alcohol and various drugs, as well as helping those facing workplace stress, career transitions, and issues common to young adults and veterans.

Sessions are adapted to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script. She listens for what matters most, offers practical tools like mindfulness and goal-focused exercises, and adjusts the pace to match each person’s needs. People who want a respectful, down-to-earth approach often find this style useful.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s priorities and values, giving space for clients to guide the conversation and set the pace. This approach helps with depression, low self-esteem, and decisions about life direction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, listen to your goals and preferences, and adjust methods so they fit your needs. That collaboration helps shape a plan you can use between sessions as well as during them.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, keeping appointments during travel or relocation, and using shorter check-ins when time is limited. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether a particular format meets your needs. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and practice new skills in day-to-day life.