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Christine M Rucker, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker CMR Counseling
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Couples Counseling, Sex Therapy,
In network with Medicaid, Aetna, Sentara Health Plan, Optima Health Plan, Out of Pocket

Introduction

I have extensive experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), TEAM-CBT, CBT for psychosis (CBTp), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am skilled in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for diverse populations. I have over ten years of helping experience having served in various settings, including schools, jails, shelters, community health and private practice settings. I have a special interest in working with people with trauma and psychosis. I received training in EMDR and Attachment-Focused EMDR directly from Laurel Parnell. I am also trained in Dr. Colin A. Ross's Trauma Model Therapy and integrate this with narrative therapy in my EMDR work. I received training in CBT for Psychosis from Dr. Sally Riggs. For couples counseling, I have training from the Gottman Institute and the Couples Institute. I am a Prepare Enrich facilitator.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Asian American, White, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #0904019619 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Feminism
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Christine M Rucker, LCSW accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Sentara Health Plan
  • Optima Health Plan
  • Out of Pocket

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual $150
  • Couples $200
  • Group Therapy $20 - $50

Locations

Office
Norfolk, VA 23517-2107
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University

Certifications

  • CBT
  • EMDR
  • Serious Mental Illness
  • Trauma
  • Couples
  • Sex and Sexuality

FAQ

Is Christine M Rucker, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Christine M Rucker, LCSW is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Christine M Rucker, LCSW also offers a free consultation.
Does Christine M Rucker, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Christine M Rucker, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Christine M Rucker, LCSW specialize in? Christine M Rucker, LCSW specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Schizophrenia, Sex Therapy, and Trauma.
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