Ragerus Hicks, LMSW, LCSW

Licensed in Michigan · 16 years in practice

Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare.

License and registration

LMSW, Michigan: 6801120706 · expires October 2028
LCSW, Illinois: 149.030772 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1154751501 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Ragerus

Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, workplace strain, and life changes. He also offers coaching to support career concerns and clearer direction.

Ragerus meets each person where they are and moves at a pace that feels right. He blends clinical experience with a down-to-earth, supportive style. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn between meetings.

Background and approach

He draws on work in both clinical settings and coaching roles to tailor support to individual goals. That mix makes it easier to shift gears between mental health concerns and practical life or career planning. He focuses on what will help someone make steady, lasting progress.

In sessions he listens to personal stories and helps shape concrete steps for change. Topics he often addresses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, isolation, communication problems, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, sexuality questions, mood concerns, and social anxiety.

Ragerus prefers to build a collaborative plan with measurable steps and review progress regularly. He creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk openly and try new ways of coping. He welcomes the chance to work with someone who wants practical, thoughtful help for real-life problems.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ragerus lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Ragerus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and reach goals. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and stress management techniques that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors in small steps to improve mood and self-esteem. These methods are practical and aimed at real-life problems like workplace stress, social anxiety, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to what matters most, try methods that match the person's needs and goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to focus on strategies that fit someone’s daily life and values.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone send updates or get support between sessions and can fit a busy schedule. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while still working with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like caregiver stress, attachment concerns, loneliness, and workplace problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a down-to-earth, supportive approach and aims for practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, goal-setting, and applying small changes between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare and has worked in both clinical roles and coaching. That mix informs his practical, goal-oriented work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LMSW and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential with Michigan and Illinois licensure noted, and he is based in Michigan.

Which languages are offered and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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