Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

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Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

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2 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

210 Colonial Heights Road Kingsport, TN 37663

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You may feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, exhausted by self-doubt, or unsure how to trust yourself after years of feeling unheard or dismissed. Maybe you're recovering from narcissistic or emotional abuse, navigating a difficult partnership, or facing a major life transition. You want clarity, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of self. Whether you’re working through past wounds or strengthening your current relationship, therapy can help you rebuild confidence and move forward with purpose.

I specialize in helping individuals heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse, supporting women through life transitions, and working with couples to improve communication and connection. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-driven, blending CBT, mindfulness, and relational tools to help you reclaim confidence and clarity.

You deserve a space where you’re truly heard and supported. Therapy can help you make sense of what you’ve been through, rebuild your inner strength, and create healthier patterns moving forward. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to walk with you as you find peace, confidence, and a renewed sense of yourself.

Call or Email Michelle Rucker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (423) 397-4784

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

210 Colonial Heights Road

Kingsport, TN 37663 map

(423) 397-4784

My website

I offer therapy in-person and secure telehealth sessions for your convenience. I'm available for appointments during weekdays.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Women's Issues and Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

$70 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (423) 397-4784

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

210 Colonial Heights Road

Kingsport, TN 37663 map

(423) 397-4784

My website

I offer therapy in-person and secure telehealth sessions for your convenience. I'm available for appointments during weekdays.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Women's Issues and Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

$70 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $70
Couple Sessions $70

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I currently accept various insurance plans. For clients who do not have insurance coverage or prefer not to use insurance, I offer affordable private pay options.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

I currently accept various insurance plans. For clients who do not have insurance coverage or prefer not to use insurance, I offer affordable private pay options.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Tennessee Supervised by Brent Metcalf (Tennessee / 8013) Michelle Rucker

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Grand Canyon University, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2022

I'm a licensed therapist in Tennessee with advanced training in narcissistic and emotional abuse recovery. I've supported adults and couples through relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, drawing from years of supervised clinical experience in private practice.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Women's Issues
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Cancer
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I help clients heal from narcissistic or emotional abuse, relationship stress, and women's issues. Early sessions focus on understanding your patterns and experiences, then creating a plan that supports healthy boundaries and emotional clarity. You can expect greater self-awareness, confidence, and more balanced relationships.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

2 Endorsements

Brent Metcalf

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Michelle is a phenomenal couples therapist. She empowers her couples and clients to reach their full potential.

Jennifer Foster McConnell

Counselor, MA, LAC

Michelle is warm, empathetic, and is great at connecting with her clients, regardless of life stage, what they find themselves going through, or struggling with. She meets clients where they are, while also challenging them to move forward.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused

I use a mix of client-centered, mindfulness, and CBT-based approaches. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you here and clarify your goals. Together, we'll identify patterns, build insight, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Your experience will be collaborative, supportive, and focused on real, meaningful change.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 397-4784

Location

Primary Location

210 Colonial Heights Road

Kingsport, TN 37663

(423) 397-4784

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Nearby Areas

Cities

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Zips

I offer therapy in-person and secure telehealth sessions for your convenience. I'm available for appointments during weekdays.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (423) 397-4784

I offer therapy in-person and secure telehealth sessions for your convenience. I'm available for appointments during weekdays.

Michelle Rucker

Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (423) 397-4784

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