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April Poolson, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring over 16 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey is rooted in compassionate, holistic care that honors each person's unique experiences and perspectives. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress management, addiction recovery, grief and self-esteem building.

My approach is collaborative and adaptive, designed to meet you exactly where you are in your personal growth journey. I understand that seeking support takes courage, and I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, develop meaningful coping strategies, and work towards sustainable personal transformation.

Drawing from evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of human resilience, I aim to empower clients to discover their inner strengths and create positive change. I'm prepared to tailor our therapeutic work to your individual needs and comfort level.

Professional experience

16 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

LA LPC 5333

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Poolson. 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 is a very good and perceptive therapist. She identified things we needed to work on in the first session. She has been fantastic at providing helpful resources, solutions, tools and exercises that have been beneficial and improved my life. I highly recommend her!

Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

April is a miracle worker. Her kindness and compassion have helped me through some very dark periods in my life.

Written on Feb 12, 2026 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

April is great listener, knowledgeable and kind. I haven’t had enough sessions with her yet but I believe her to be an excellent therapist thus far.

Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassio

April has been absolutely wonderful. She listens with genuine care, offers thoughtful guidance, goes beyond what is expected with tips to help me move forward and has helped me understand myself in ways I never expected. I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, supported, and more hopeful. Truly grateful for her.

Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with April for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

April has been a huge help for me to sort through my thoughts and provides guidance and tools to help me make sense of my situation, I highly recommend,
She responds in a timely manner where possible.

Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with April for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

What's to say,,,she rocks at what she does!! She helped me in everything I needed it. Made me feel calm and was easy to talk with.

Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management