Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Raegan Caras, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149010285
- NPI
- 1225151657
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Raegan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Raegan
Raegan Caras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with over 20 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with parenting and everyday life stressors. Raegan also lists work with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems like sleep disruption and anger.
Raegan uses straightforward conversation to clarify what feels most urgent. She helps clients talk through feelings and make practical changes. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems stuck and to test small adjustments that fit daily life.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across community and outpatient settings. That experience has shaped a practical approach to coping skills, symptom management, and restoring routines after a crisis or loss.
Raegan draws on several methods to match different problems. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques guide short-term goals when the situation calls for focused change.
People who work with Raegan can expect clear discussion about next steps. She helps set achievable goals and checks progress each session. For anyone balancing work, family, and health pressures, her style aims to make therapy fit real life rather than add more tasks.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Raegan commonly uses client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral work to address everyday problems. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and reflects concerns back so the client can clarify priorities and decide what to work on first. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and trying small, practical changes to test what helps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Raegan collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and situation. She discusses options, sets short-term goals, and adjusts techniques as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between other obligations. Some methods, such as solution-focused conversations or motivational interviewing, work well for shorter check-ins, while client-centered and CBT work may use longer sessions to practice skills and review progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Raegan works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to match the moment and goals.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has over 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice and community settings.
Where is she licensed?
Raegan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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 your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers