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Raegan Caras

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Raegan

Raegan Caras is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and grief.

Background and approach

She emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies to help clients identify patterns of thinking and develop practical coping skills. Her background includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, and a range of life transitions, including separation, caregiver stress, and career challenges.

She creates an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore feelings and make intentional changes. Raegan draws on solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals and foster forward movement, while trauma-focused approaches guide work with past harm and its ongoing effects.

In practice she supports people coping with family conflict, attachment or abandonment concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and issues such as infidelity or codependency. Based in Illinois, Raegan offers therapy in English and combines evidence-informed methods with collaborative planning to help clients build resilience and clearer direction for their lives.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Raegan integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods to shape online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building concrete skills to manage anxiety, mood concerns, and compulsive behaviors, while client-centered therapy prioritizes empathic listening and collaborations that help clients feel heard and valued. Mindfulness therapy is often woven in to teach present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques that benefit sleep, anger, and ongoing worry.

Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and Raegan works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That exploration helps tailor interventions so sessions feel practical and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Illinois without commuting, allow for brief check-ins when helpful, and support continuity as clients practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raegan commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family problems, sleep struggles, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her work, drawing on long-term practice to inform treatment choices and practical strategies.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Raegan is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149010285 and she practices from Illinois.
In what language does she offer therapy and does she work internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English