- Work and wellbeing focus
- Practical coping skills
- Gentle goal setting
About Ragerus
Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. He combines clinical work and coaching to offer practical support that fits each person's situation.
He begins by listening to a client's story and what brought them to therapy. Sessions explore immediate concerns and any goals the person wants to work toward. The pace is set by the client so progress happens in manageable steps.
Hicks uses an approachable, down-to-earth style to make conversations easier when topics feel heavy. He blends clinical skills with coaching strategies to help people build skills, clarify priorities, and make small changes that add up over time.
He has worked across mental health and healthcare settings, giving him familiarity with both clinical and practical life challenges. That background helps when addressing workplace stress, caregiver strain, or questions about life purpose.
People can expect a straightforward, respectful space to talk things through. Hicks aims to help clients notice patterns, experiment with different coping strategies, and set realistic steps toward their goals.
How evidence-based techniques can fit into online therapy
Ragerus Hicks works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques while keeping language simple and practical. One common approach he uses focuses on skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, pacing, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on coaching-style work for career and life-purpose issues, helping people set goals, weigh options, and try small experiments to see what fits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to what matters to the person, discuss different ways of working, and decide collaboratively which techniques to try. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities guide that choice rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It can also let people keep consistent momentum between appointments and apply new skills directly to everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to virtual formats so progress continues even when meeting remotely.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, work and career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, caregiver stress, isolation and workplace issues.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
His style is down-to-earth and supportive. He combines clinical practice and coaching to set a manageable pace and focus on practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of experience working in mental health and healthcare settings. That mix informs how he addresses both emotional and practical life challenges.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.