April Fortner, LPC
About me
As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and personal growth.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic style creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and cultivate deeper self-understanding.
My practice centers on empowering clients to overcome barriers, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and life stages, offering a non-judgmental space where your unique journey is honored and supported. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
License information
TX LPC 67156
Reviews
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April has been my therapist off and on for a couple of years and I can't say enough good things about her! You really feel she is listening and understanding what is going on in your life. She is patient and listens without judging.
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with April for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
April has played a crucial part in helping me deal with all the problems, and situations that have been going on in my life. I would 10/10 recommend her!
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with April for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
April is the best at what she does!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with April for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
April is a very good listener and can put all the pieces of a story together to help me make sense of it all.
Thanks!!
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
April has been so great!! She makes me feel heard and seen through life’s big and small struggles!
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes