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Erika Rucker, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Erika is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Erika. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in West Virginia

Recent reviews

Erika is a great therapist. She gives great feedback

Reviewed June 2022

She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She has helped me grow spiritually as well as feeling better mentally. I highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2022

More about Erika

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a therapist that has focused on working with the individual, family, and couples. I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered nurse that has been practicing counseling for nearly 10 years in various settings. I have expertise in addiction, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and panic, grief and loss, and sleep disorders.

I use a wide variety of modalities that include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, EFT, midfullness, CBT for insomnia and Internal Family Systems. It is important to me to build a strong relationship with clients and develop trust to ensure a good experience and life changing counseling for clients. I focus on the client and what will help them improve them in a helpful way.

Seeking out a counselor takes courage and it is important to chose someone who is trusted, has goals to improve each persons well-being, and is mindful of the individual's needs.

I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Erika Rucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821590472.

  • LPC · West Virginia · 2332 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Erika Rucker

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Erika is a great therapist. She gives great feedback

Reviewed June 2022

She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She has helped me grow spiritually as well as feeling better mentally. I highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2022

Erika is the first therapist I have had that I feel actually listens to me, not just the words I'm speaking, but what I'm trying to convey. She has seen things in me that I have kept well hidden for years, and is skillfully bringing those items to the surface for us to explore. Erika is a rare gem, so few are made that when you do find one, you truly know how fortunate you are.

Reviewed December 2023

She is very professional and seems to be very in touch with what I need to get better.

Reviewed December 2023

Ericka is a wonderful therapist, and an even better human. She works with me on my needs, meeting me halfway, and is extraordinarily good at being a helper and supporter along the way. She has been incredibly kind and respectful, teaching me how to learn to be more kind with myself, and within my first month of therapy, we’ve been able to come up with an effective strategy for getting the feeling of getting back in control of my life in ways I didn’t imagine possible. I would recommend her to anyone on BetterHelp, or privately for therapy sessions. She’s so awesome !!

Reviewed November 2023

I love Erika!

Reviewed January 2023

Erika was the best counselor i have had when i moved to west virginia. she is caring, empathetic, thoughtful and challenges her clients to look at thingx from a different perspective even if we do not want to.

Reviewed November 2022

Erika has been great. She met me when I was in a deep depressive slump, and my anxiety made it nearly impossible to sleep. She helped me find tools that worked for me and helped me forgive myself when I didn't meet my own expectations. I am doing leaps and bounds better because of her help.

Reviewed September 2022

You’re the best match for me! I’ve been lucky from the git go. Always productive.

Reviewed August 2022

She hears me, validates me and offers me tools to help me.

Reviewed August 2022

Erika has been extremely helpful to me while working through a multitude of life and personal challenges I've been going through. Therapy with her has helped me understand my own though processes but also helped me change my thinking for better mental health.

Reviewed July 2022

Erika has been supportive and positive from the beginning. I go through cycles and in the sessions we adapt as we go. She looks at the big picture to find the root cause and encourages healthy lifestyle choices to help.

Reviewed May 2022

Love Erika!

Reviewed March 2022

Erika has been instrumental in getting me to identify and work through issues. I still have work to do, but it doesn’t feel like an impossible task anymore. I will be forever grateful to her!

Reviewed July 2021

Erika is kind, patient, understanding, and honest. She listens well, but knows when to interject with honesty when needed. She is personable, and you can tell she cares about her patients. She has already helped me so much.

Reviewed April 2021

Erika Rucker is a good counselor. She works hard, is insiteful and compassionate. Her techniques are effective and lay a good foundation for self care.

Reviewed February 2021

Erika is grounded and compassionate, and I find it possible to be open with her about my emotions. She is honest, gives valuable advice and is willing to go the extra mile to help me out.

Reviewed February 2021

I feel like Erika quickly and clearly understood my problem, which was a huge relief.

Reviewed February 2021

She listens well and offers good caring suggestions.

Reviewed January 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Erika Rucker offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Erika Rucker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Erika Rucker speak?

Erika Rucker speaks English.

How many years of experience does Erika Rucker have?

Erika Rucker has 3 years of experience.

Where is Erika Rucker licensed to practice?

Erika Rucker is licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Does Erika Rucker accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Erika Rucker does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Erika Rucker offer?

Erika Rucker offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Erika Rucker?

Erika Rucker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Erika Rucker?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.