- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Denell
Denell Ragas is an LMHC - a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Massachusetts - with eight years of practice working with adults. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and related struggles such as grief and coping with life changes. She also lists ADHD, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and family-related concerns among her areas of work.
Denell uses cognitive behavioral methods alongside elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused techniques. In sessions she talks through thoughts, behaviors, and practical steps clients can try between meetings. She names trauma-focused work as part of her toolkit for people processing past harm.
Her style is interactive and conversational. She aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. Treatment plans are adjusted to reflect what a person brings into the room and what they want to change.
People meet with her to manage panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation or codependency. She also works with concerns like guilt and shame, forgiveness, and struggles with life purpose or midlife transitions.
Sessions commonly involve skill practice, short-term problem solving, and opportunities to revisit painful experiences when it fits the client's goals. Denell encourages small, concrete steps that fit daily life and checks in about what is and isn’t working as therapy progresses.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Denell commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors and experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and social fears. Trauma-focused work looks at the effects of past harm, pacing processing so a person can manage strong reactions while updating memories and meanings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. Together they choose which methods to emphasize and make small adjustments as therapy proceeds so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or conversations without video if that helps reduce fatigue. Denell will help match the session rhythm to what fits a client's routine and goals rather than promising a specific format.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and related issues like grief, panic, mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral methods with DBT skills and solution-focused techniques, plus trauma-focused work when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working primarily with adults on mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (licensed clinical mental health counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.