- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Coaching oriented
About Ragerus
Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with 16 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and coaching, and lists life purpose among his areas of focus. He offers straightforward, practical help for people who feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next.
He combines clinical social work and coaching experience. Sessions begin with learning the person’s story and what brought them in. He asks about goals and the patterns that get in the way, then outlines steps to test and refine in day-to-day life.
Ragerus uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside conversational coaching. Conversations are direct and down-to-earth. Expect practical skills, behavior-focused suggestions, and time to reflect on choices about work, relationships, and wellbeing.
He also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, control and impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, men’s issues, mood concerns, sexuality, social anxiety and workplace stress. These topics are woven into short-term problem solving and longer-term goal work depending on what the client wants.
People who want to clarify priorities, rebuild confidence, or plot next steps after a life change can use this approach to test possibilities and make adjustments. New clients start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to discuss fit and goals.
Approaches for direction and change in online sessions
Ragerus draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside coaching methods. One common approach focuses on behavior change and skill work: identifying small actions to try, tracking how they go, and adjusting based on what helps. This kind of work is useful for stress, anxiety, workplace issues, and building confidence.Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns. That work looks at how early and current relationship habits influence decisions, communication, and feelings of isolation. It can help when someone wants clearer boundaries or better communication in daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options in the first sessions and adapt methods to your goals, preferences, and what seems most useful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and when to shift focus.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, provide shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. The practical aim is to help you test changes in real life and refine what works without assuming a single pathway.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and life purpose, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, attachment, mood, and workplace problems.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He combines clinical social work and coaching to learn your story, clarify goals, and try practical steps. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and decisions to test in daily life.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare settings, bringing both clinical practice and coaching work to sessions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds MI LMSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.