- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Rasa
Rasa Ruzgys is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. Rasa also lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she addresses, and she speaks with clients in English.
Rasa uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what is making day-to-day life harder. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long lectures. She adapts the pace of work to each person’s needs and priorities.
Her experience includes helping people manage panic and mood changes, process past trauma, and work through feelings of guilt or shame. Rasa supports clients who feel isolated or stuck and those navigating divorce, caregiving strain, or attachment issues. She also addresses relationship and communication problems.
Rasa describes her work as respectful and sensitive. She builds a plan with each person, combining discussion and exercises relevant to their goals. The approach aims to break down problems into manageable parts and practice skills between sessions.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific session formats should be confirmed when booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Evidence-based techniques and how they translate online
Rasa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and skills practice. One approach centers on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anxiety and teaching concrete strategies to respond differently; this helps with panic, social anxiety, and mood symptoms. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences and their effects so people can reduce distress and move forward; this is often used when trauma or post-traumatic stress is present.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rasa will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what produces helpful changes and what feels manageable in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different pacing or skills practice from their normal routine, which can help apply techniques to real-world situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses conversation and practical steps to identify problems and build manageable plans, adapting pace and focus to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a counselor working with mental health and addiction-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.