Are you looking for support in removing what is blocking you from loving who you are, doing what you love, and connecting with the people you love? I can help you develop more positive relationships and become more aware of what might be stopping you from moving forward in your personal and professional life. I provide an empathic environment that opens the way for self-discovery. I hope that you will feel supported and more confident as you take steps toward living a life you feel passionate about.
I approach therapy as a collaborative process, working with each client to fully realize their own goals, desires, needs, path, etc. This varies from client to client as I meet each individual where they are and base each contact on their individual needs. I strive to communicate with clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate way. I also use somatic approaches such as guided meditation and breathwork.
My number one goal for all of my clients is to help them get to a place of more self-trust, self-compassion, and self-love. Wouldn't it feel amazing to trust yourself so much that you don't constantly second guess yourself, over-analyze, or question every decision you make?
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Somatization
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 5189-125
LA LPC 7214
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She has been wonderful to work with!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
April is great at listening and asking questions that make you think about how you really feel. She has helped me process the end of a relationship and major changes at work. I continue to work with her because I feel the insights she provides are valuable to my mental and emotional growth.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with April for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
April has helped me through a difficult time and I would recommend her to anyone that is experiencing similar circumstances.
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
April is super understanding and really listens
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with April has been great! I feel like she really understands what my issues are and has come up with great ideas and processes on how to manage them. I look forward to chatting with her in our sessions. I feel a sense of relief with the info and feedback she shares.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with April for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
April is an awesome therapist. She listens and responds with informative information that allows you to understand yourself in a way that you haven't noticed about yourself or a situation, which allows you to move forward with understanding.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with April for 1 month on issues concerning grief