Hello!
First off, I find it very bold and courageous of you to come to this site and take those steps towards self-empowerment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 4 years of counseling experience and 8 years total in the mental health field. I graduated from Texas A&M University San Antonio with my Masters in Counseling. I have a wide range of experience in working with individuals with different concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, stress, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, career counseling, case management, and some substance addiction. I believe that my background of employment such as working with dual diagnosed individuals in a state residential home, field case management for a mental health clinic, and providing life skills coaching for fellow employees has helped me sharpen my skills to be a better counselor.
My counseling style is to help client's gain insight with the challenges that they may be facing. I like to be very interactive with my clients in helping them learn new tools to implement in their daily life. I will help clients challenge their perspective as they move towards a healthier and positive lifestyle. My approach is to have each individual identify their own personal goal so that it is tailored to your own desired outcomes of our time working together. During each session, I will check in on the progress towards the goal to ensure that we are on the right track. Overall, I primarily use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, and I hope to be working with you in the future!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching
TX LPC 78434
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Gonzalez. 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 has been my therapist for over a year and she is AMAZING! I absolutely love talking to her and I know that she cares about my concerns. She always takes the time to listen and respond as quickly as possible. Also, she finds different ways to help in all areas of my life.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with April for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I've felt validated and empowered after each meeting with Ms. Gonzalez. She consistently provides feedback on what I've said were areas of concern. She emailed documents that I'm using to become more comfortable with the employment search process.
Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Patient and honest, I feel like I’m on the phone with a friend when I talk to her. At the same time she is very professional and gives great coping skills and advice.
Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes