I am a licensed mental health counselor and author who has served the South Florida community for more than a decade. I was driven by the need to help others and I began my career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor for the New York City Board of Education. My work as a trauma therapist was inspired by my own personal experiences with adversity. Some of our greatest difficulties can turn out to be our greatest assets.
I received my bachelor's degree in psychology and my master's degree in counselor education from the City University of New York.
My style incorporates a Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Approach. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the greatest predictor of change. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-focused CBT.
Whatever may not feel right in your life at the moment, we can explore those areas in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space.
I look forward to being a part of your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH10670
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Carter . We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
April helped me when realize things about the root causes of my feelings I had not brought to light my other times in therapy. She is a great listener, and incredibly easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone seeking therapy, and think she is a great partner in my mental health journey.
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management