- CBT
- DBT
- Attachment work
About Erika
Erika Rucker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in West Virginia with three years of counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and addiction. Erika also addresses grief, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and parenting concerns.
Erika draws on several evidence-informed approaches in sessions. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions around each person’s priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy supply practical tools for managing mood, anxiety, and difficult behaviors.
In a typical session she listens for what matters most and helps people try small, practical changes between meetings. Conversations can include skills practice, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and working through relationship patterns. She may also discuss sleep strategies or techniques for cravings and urges when addiction is a concern.
Erika’s background includes work in counseling settings alongside nursing experience, which informs her approach to health-related issues like chronic illness and caregiver stress. She can talk through health-related coping and the emotional impact of medical conditions.
People often seek her help for transitions such as relationship changes, job stress, or life events that feel overwhelming. She advises taking the first step by completing the site’s short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session and see if her style fits your needs.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Erika often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship patterns formed in the past affect present connections. That approach helps when intimacy, abandonment, or communication problems keep repeating. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on what the client wants to work on, letting the client guide pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives concrete exercises for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and addiction-related challenges.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Erika will work with the client to agree on goals and to try approaches that feel useful. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the work as needs and preferences become clearer.
The practical benefit of online therapy is making sessions easier to fit into busy days, such as study or work schedules, without long travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or to continue therapy during life transitions. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking to know what is provided and how sessions will be delivered.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and related areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and DBT along with attachment-focused conversations.
How much experience does she have?
Erika has three years of counseling experience as an LPC in West Virginia and additional background in nursing.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in West Virginia.
Can she work with people who live outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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