Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Ragerus Hicks, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Career
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801120706
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.030772
- NPI
- 1154751501
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Ragerus 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
- stress and anxiety
- career coaching
- self esteem work
About Ragerus
Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 16 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. He works with adults who need practical support for everyday pressures.
Hicks uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to understand what is happening now. He asks about the story behind the concern and what goals matter most. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable for the person sitting across from him.
His background includes clinical mental health work and coaching. That combination lets him mix problem-solving, goal setting, and skills practice. He will break bigger problems into small steps that can be tried between sessions.
He pays attention to how work, caregiving, aging, and relationships affect mood and daily life. Common topics include caregiver stress, workplace problems, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses issues like attachment, control, impulsivity, and sexuality when they come up.
Expect practical tools along with time to talk through feelings and decisions. Hicks helps people test new approaches, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. Sessions are meant to fit into real life and daily responsibilities.
To begin, he asks some questions about what brought you here and what you want to change. That first step helps shape a practical plan for what to try next.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Ragerus Hicks works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-style approaches help identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety and low self-esteem. These methods teach skills people can use between sessions to reduce worry and improve mood.Behavioral strategies emphasize small, repeatable actions. For workplace stress or social anxiety, this can mean testing new behaviors, planning stepwise exposures, and tracking results to see what helps. Coaching elements bring goal setting, problem solving, and action plans into the work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hicks will work collaboratively to match techniques to your goals, needs, and preferences. He will adjust methods over time based on what is working and what is not.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find that meeting remotely helps maintain continuity when schedules are unpredictable. Licensed professionals can use a mix of discussion and skill practice in remote sessions to keep the work practical and focused.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include caregiver issues, aging concerns, attachment, workplace problems, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a down-to-earth, practical style that mixes clinical work and coaching. Sessions emphasize clear conversation, goal setting, and small steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare settings. That background includes both clinical practice and coaching roles.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LMSW and LCSW credentials. He is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for specific pricing where you live.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers