- Stress and anxiety
- Career coaching
- Social anxiety focus
About Ragerus
Ragerus Hicks is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with 16 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and social anxiety and phobia. He uses clinical skills alongside practical coaching to help people make steady progress at their own pace.
Hicks draws on both clinical and coaching experience to shape sessions around what each person needs. He begins by listening to someone’s story and identifying the issues that matter most. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with time spent on skills people can try between meetings.
He supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, loneliness, and workplace challenges. Communication problems, impulsivity, control issues, and questions about life purpose or sexuality are also within his focus. He aims to address mood concerns and men’s issues without using jargon or rushed explanations.
In practice he often blends direct problem-solving with longer-term self-reflection. That can look like setting short-term goals, practicing strategies for social situations, and checking what worked afterward. He also uses coaching-style questions to clarify career steps and life changes.
Hicks invites people to start by describing what brought them to therapy and what they hope to change. He works at a steady pace and adjusts the plan as needs evolve. Prospective clients are encouraged to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Ragerus Hicks uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with coaching-style work. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and social situations, such as step-by-step exposure practice and rehearsal of social interactions to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach looks at thought patterns and behavior - helping people notice unhelpful thinking, test it, and try alternative responses to change mood and behavior over time.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Hicks will work together with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That collaborative planning means methods can be adjusted as progress is made or as new needs appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or letting someone choose a quieter setting for practice. Licensed professionals often use online work to keep momentum between in-person visits and to practice real-world skills where they happen.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career worries, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, mixing practical coaching with clinical approaches to try strategies between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in mental health and healthcare settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds MI LMSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.