Dr. Ragas is skillful, knowledgeable, and very professional. I recommend her without any hesitation.
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Chelsey is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Chelsey. View 17 reviews
- Great news, Chelsey is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Louisiana
Recent reviews
She is a great counselor and always wants the best for her clients.
More about Chelsey
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor in Louisiana and Nationally Certified Counselor with over 5 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, identity issues, career challenges, and eating disorders. I also helped many people who have addictions to substances including heroin, pain pills, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, and alcohol,
My counseling style is approachable and interactive. I believe the counseling process is one where we both work together to help you reach your goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect, care, compassion, and and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines a variety of counseling styles to include solution-focused, person-centered, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Since therapy is about you, I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It is a major milestone for someone to take the initiative to want to improve area(s) in their life. If you are ready to take that step I am here and ready to support and help you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Depression
Coping with life changes
Grief
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Body image
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326494493.
- LPC · Louisiana · 6437 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Ragas is skillful, knowledgeable, and very professional. I recommend her without any hesitation.
She is a great counselor and always wants the best for her clients.
Dr. Ragas has been a great guide in my mental health journey. Over a period of months she has helped me process through a lot of past trauma and experiences in my own time. Her approach with me has been gentle and supportive, but is always ready to point out the unhealthy practices I have in my life in constructive ways. She is very obviously dedicated to her patients and cares about them deeply. I do most of the talking in the sessions, but she is quick to guide the discussion back to our planned topics if necessary and recognizes valuable departures from the planned course. I would definitely recommend her if you want an open, empathetic individual for your guide/therapist.
I have recommended my therapist to several people.
She's great.
Dr. Ragas is a skillful listener and offers both discreet and imaginative insights about matters under discussion. One of her strengths is her ability to reframe and integrate immediate concerns in the context of the client’s ongoing personal development. This skill supports client motivation to continue making progress.
She's amazing.
Dr Ragas has been amazing and helped me manage though a very tough time. She’s patient, understanding and truly cares about her patients. I know counseling isn’t for everyone, but I believe those who are ‘iffy’ about counseling would be converts if they had a Dr Ragas in their lives!
Dr. Ragas listens with great skill and offers insights that help me understand how the strategies and tools she offers will help me manage difficulties.
Dr. Ragas is wonderful. She is thoughtful, practical, nonjudgmental and empathic. She helped me significantly with issues related to social and generalized anxiety and alcohol abuse. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone who is considering therapy.
Listened and recommended solutions
She truly cares about my welfare, and connects personally.
She’s amazing! Very blunt and always wants the best for you! Highly reccomend
Dr. Ragas has an amazing range of expertise and she deploys her skills in very meaningful ways. She is a great listener and cuts through B.S. with diamond blade wisdom and whit! I recommend her without any exceptions.
She’s outstanding and understanding
She is very helpful and understands alot of my issues.
Awesome Counselor. She has helped me so much in my time with her. She's offered more than one way to help during counseling. I would gladly reccomend her to any one I know. Thank you so much for your help.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas speak?
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas have?
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas has 5 years of experience.
Where is Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas licensed to practice?
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas is licensed to practice in Louisiana.
Does Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas offer?
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas?
Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. & Mrs. Chelsey Ragas?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.