Hi! As a wife, mom, Air Force veteran and trauma-informed, licensed professional counselor I understand the many aspects to one's life. Sometimes these aspects are difficult to manage. Through my individualized approach to counseling I will meet you where you are, walking alongside to assist with skills to understand your symptoms of anxiety and depression as well address the origin of these symptoms. We can also work to improve communication, boundary setting and strengthen relationships.
During your first session, I will learn more about you and what you hope to accomplish as a result of our time. We will review your informed consent and any other forms you completed before the session to ensure that I can answer any questions you may have. I will explain my integrative approach to therapy and allow you the space to share your goals for time in therapy.
My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to see people through the lens of hope, optimism and change. I believe that we all have a story, but we are not defined by what has happened to us. We can move forward creating new narratives and stories that reflect our authentic self.
I specialize in working with women and teenage girls as they navigate life transitions, careers, family, transitions, motherhood, grief, relationships stressors, self-esteem and health issues to name a few areas. Often times as women we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders with no place to land...safely. Together we can unearth your sense of self worth, teach you to assert your needs, while learning to regulate your emotions and responses. As women, we have to stand in our Power!
Brandy Rucker offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
Trained in EMDR for Trauma Reprocessing for clients managing complex and acute trauma
Certified in DBT For managing emotions, distress tolerance skills, mindfulness and interpersonal skills
Trained in Spiritual Integration to help client who are managing the stressors associated with their faith beliefs that are negatively impacting their lives.
Trained in CBT to assist clients in managing their thoughts and behaviors