Erika Rucker , LPC

Erika Rucker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with three years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, families, and couples to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting difficulties, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her practice also focuses on areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, commitment and control issues, communication problems, responses to disaster, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. Erika draws on several evidence-informed approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Erika emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal-setting so clients can make meaningful changes. She centers sessions on practical strategies and emotional understanding, helping clients identify strengths, manage symptoms, and work toward clearer communication and healthier patterns. Seeking counseling can be a courageous step, and Erika aims to meet each person with respect, empathy, and a focus on realistic progress.

Attachment, CBT, and Collaborative Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and security in relationships. It helps people understand how early and current attachments shape reactions to stress, intimacy, and conflict, and can be useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals. This approach supports self-exploration and decision-making, helping people clarify values, build self-esteem, and navigate life changes at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, sleep and eating issues, and unhelpful coping patterns by teaching skills to reframe thinking and change behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Erika works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify the best fit based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage from familiar settings while working with a licensed therapist toward meaningful change.