Dr. April Abrego

(PsyD, LPC)

About Me

Dr. April Abrego, PsyD., LPC, is an experienced psychotherapist with advanced training in strengths-based and goal-focused therapies. She has her masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Texas A & M University and a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has specialized experience in several areas including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Employment Issues and in working with individuals who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse, neglect, and physical abuse. She also has expertise in helping individuals with disabilities who may be struggling with adjusting to life with a disability, or a loved one's disability. She regularly presents at national conferences about strengths-based therapies, therapy with Latino communities, and disability related topics. Dr. Abrego primarily uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Focused Therapy. She loves to work with couples and parents resolving family and relationship issues that may bring them into therapy. She is also passionate about providing psychoeducation or coaching couples, parents, and individuals about the issues they may be having and how these issues are related to development, biological or social causes. Furthermore, Dr. Abrego is an affirmative therapist that enjoys working with the LGBT community and strives to hold a safe, affirmative and accepting space for all who come seeking services.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder
Years of Experience: 4

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

Licensing

LPC #74390 (Expires: 2021-03-01)

Reviews

Written by L.A. on Sep 04, 2020 after counseling with April for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem

Dr. Abrego has been tremendously helpful. She listens to my concerns and offers ways to think differently about difficult situations. I am extremely grateful for her help along my personal growth journey. I would strongly recommend Dr. Abrego.

Written by N.K. on Aug 17, 2020 after counseling with April for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

I have been seeing April for about 6 months so far and have learned so much about myself. She’s caring, attentive, funny and relatable. She finds balance in validating my feelings and showing me areas where I can improve or shift in my thoughts or perspective. I would recommend her to any and everyone!

Written by R.Y. on Apr 21, 2020 after counseling with April for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

April is amazing and I’m happy she’s there when I need her! She’s helped me a lot and I can always depend on her!

Written by L.A. on Jan 17, 2020 after counseling with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and career difficulties

I’ve only had a few sessions with April, but she truly is a wonderful counselor. I had tried counseling previously but didn’t particularly mesh well with who I was seeing. April has shown me how counseling truly should work, and what it feels like when you find the right one. She listens non judgmentally, validates how I feel, sends me relevant resources, and is able to find patterns to my jumbled thinking that I’m not aware of. Could not recommend her enough.

Written by K.A. on Sep 05, 2019 after counseling with April for 2 months

April was a fantastic listener and advice giver. Equal parts kind, funny, and empathetic. If it wasn’t frowned upon, I’d be happy to have her as a friend!

Written by A.N. on Sep 01, 2019 after counseling with April for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

I cannot say enough good things about April. I love her approach and how easy it is to talk to her. I work in a behavioral health hospital and because of my experience with April and Betterhelp, I have recommended this to other patients. I could not be happier with my therapist. Thank you, April.

Written by D.I. on Apr 02, 2019 after counseling with April for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders

April is very thoughtful and her probing is very constructive. She offered a lot is time slots in her schedule, making it easier for me to make therapy fit into my schedule. I'm very glad to have been matched with April.

Written by C.R. on Jan 26, 2019 after counseling with April for 2 weeks

April has been really supportive and Professional and made me feel so Comfortable from the moment I spoke to her and at ease after 1 month of sessions with her I really found great peace ,understanding and solution to the issues I was dealing with really pleased with her very great and good person and Counselor

Written by M.A. on Jan 23, 2019 after counseling with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I have really enjoyed my sessions with April. She listens, and responds appropriately. She makes sure my concerns are addressed. She finds ways to help my outside of the sessions.

Written by M.I. on Jan 23, 2019 after counseling with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

April is fantastic. For the first time I feel like someone is actually trying to understand what is at the root of all this, rather than walking in with a judgment and trying to walk me into it. I feel at ease, and she is always responsive - sometimes faster than I can be. I am VERY happy!

Written by L.E. on Dec 28, 2018 after counseling with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

I’ve only interacted a few times, but, it has been amazing. I really appreciate her time and compassion.