- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and grief
- Chronic health support
About Tecky
Rev. Tecky Rusk is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. She brings 23 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and mood disorders. Tecky listens closely and offers steady, straightforward support for painful life moments.
Her approach is grounded in compassion and practical help. She uses therapy methods that encourage clients to notice what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps. Sessions focus on communication skills, coping with stress, and managing panic and mood swings.
Tecky has worked with clients across many life stages, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has particular experience with chronic pain, caregiver stress, postpartum concerns, and workplace difficulties. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family concerns, and attachment patterns.
Trauma and related symptoms are addressed with care, and she incorporates approaches suited to processing difficult memories and emotions. The work often includes building emotion regulation, improving relationships, and restoring daily rhythms like sleep and routine. Tecky aims to help each person build practical skills that fit their life.
People meet her for a mix of short-term problem solving and longer-term personal growth. She invites clients to bring questions about meaning, forgiveness, and values. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's comfort.
Her approach is grounded in compassion and practical help. She uses therapy methods that encourage clients to notice what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps. Sessions focus on communication skills, coping with stress, and managing panic and mood swings.
Tecky has worked with clients across many life stages, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has particular experience with chronic pain, caregiver stress, postpartum concerns, and workplace difficulties. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family concerns, and attachment patterns.
Trauma and related symptoms are addressed with care, and she incorporates approaches suited to processing difficult memories and emotions. The work often includes building emotion regulation, improving relationships, and restoring daily rhythms like sleep and routine. Tecky aims to help each person build practical skills that fit their life.
People meet her for a mix of short-term problem solving and longer-term personal growth. She invites clients to bring questions about meaning, forgiveness, and values. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's comfort.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It emphasizes present-moment awareness and practical action, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which often helps with panic, mood swings, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match a client's needs. That collaboration helps decide whether ACT, CBT, or another method fits best for symptom relief and everyday functioning.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from quieter settings. It also lets the therapist use worksheets, guided exercises, and tracking tools between visits so skills can be practiced in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rev. Tecky Rusk address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on chronic pain, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is compassionate and practical. She blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools to build coping skills and improve communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of experience working with people across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.