Therapist profile
Raegan Caras, LCSW
Illinois
Illinois LCSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149010285
- NPI1225151657
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Client-centered care
About Raegan
Raegan Caras is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common life challenges like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, parenting pressures, and anger. Her practice also covers ADHD, mood concerns, and coping with major life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Raegan centers conversations on what people are facing now and what they want to change. She helps people notice patterns, try small adjustments, and track whether those changes make life easier.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people after trauma and abuse. That experience informs how she approaches grief, attachment concerns, and domestic violence survivors. She also addresses practical family questions such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.
Raegan draws on several clinical approaches to shape sessions. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques help with tension and sleep problems.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Raegan works collaboratively to set goals, try tools between appointments, and adjust plans as needed. People who want practical ways to manage anger, reduce reactivity, and improve day-to-day relationships may find her style useful.
How sessions work
How Raegan uses therapy approaches online
Raegan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can help with anger, anxiety, depression, and work-related stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the work guided by the person's goals and preferences. That approach helps make sessions practical and respectful of what the person wants to change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to train attention and calm intensity, and it can be useful for sleep problems, tension, and reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That can mean trying a CBT strategy for a few weeks, adding mindfulness practice, or shifting focus to communication skills if relationships are the priority.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between sessions and to try techniques that transfer into everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, parenting pressures, anger, ADHD, and related mood and life-change issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that centers the client's priorities and tests small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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