Erika Rucker

Compassionate counseling for individuals and families

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Erika Rucker is a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia who combines clinical counseling with a nursing background to support individuals, couples, and families. She holds a West Virginia professional counseling license (LPC 2332) and has three years of experience providing therapy.

Erika has worked in a variety of clinical settings and draws on expertise in areas such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates a range of evidence-informed methods, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, EFT, mindfulness practices, CBT for insomnia, and Internal Family Systems. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and earning trust so that treatment is focused on practical, meaningful change tailored to each person’s needs. Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and Erika aims to provide a thoughtful, goal-oriented partnership to help clients improve their well-being. She looks forward to meeting and working with prospective clients.

Location:: West Virginia, United States
Years Experience:: 3
Gender:: Female
Languages Spoken:: English
Therapist of Color:: No
Communication Options:: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Anger, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Vaping, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

Credentials: WV LPC 2332
NPI Number: 1821590472
License: LPC (West Virginia) #2332 exp 2026-06-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?

Many people ask whether remote counseling can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care for most people.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that fits their life best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This convenience often makes it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many, online therapy provides an accessible, practical way to work on mental health and life challenges with a trained professional.

How much experience does Erika Rucker have?

Erika Rucker has three years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Erika Rucker a licensed therapist?

Yes. Erika Rucker is a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia (LPC 2332).

In which languages does Erika Rucker provide therapy?

Erika Rucker provides therapy in English.

Where is Erika Rucker located?

Erika Rucker is located in West Virginia.

How can I work with Erika Rucker as my therapist?

You can work with Erika Rucker by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Erika Rucker cost?

Costs can vary based on factors like your location and Erika Rucker’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For up-to-date pricing, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Erika Rucker. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.