AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
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Mindfulness-informed care
Practical coping tools
Experience across lifespan
About April
April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW helps people facing addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and stress. She works with concerns like intimacy issues, relationship conflict, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue. April writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work with a focus on mental health. April has been licensed in Alabama for more than 21 years and holds licensure in Utah as well. Her early internships included child protective services and a veterans affairs medical center, where she worked with PTSD and substance use concerns.
April has worked with people across the lifespan, from young children to older adults facing end-of-life stressors. Her experience covers parenting and co-parenting, divorce, family of origin issues, substance use recovery, life stage transitions, academic and developmental concerns, and trauma. She emphasizes practical tools clients can use between sessions.
Her usual approach draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral methods to reduce emotional distress and change unhelpful behaviors. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally focused and client-centered strategies, Gottman relationship skills, motivational interviewing, journaling, and education about diagnoses when helpful.
April aims to help people learn skills such as reframing thoughts, disputing negative self-talk, reality checking, and behavior changes. She welcomes conversations about goals and offers straightforward guidance to help clients make sustainable changes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without harsh judgment. It can reduce reactivity to stress and improve attention and emotional balance, which can help with anxiety, stress, and some trauma symptoms.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises like thought reframing, behavior experiments, and skills to manage mood and anxiety in daily life.
April uses a collaborative approach to pick methods that fit each person. She will work with clients to identify goals and try techniques that match needs and preferences. Finding the right mix of practices is part of the therapy process and may shift over time.
Because the therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also work better when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to be brief and focused. Ask about the available ways to meet when you complete the matching questionnaire.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and co-parenting issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, and many related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and focused on skills. She listens, helps identify goals, and teaches concrete tools to use in daily life.
What is her professional background?
April has more than 21 years of clinical experience, with internships in child protective services and at a veterans affairs medical center focused on PTSD and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah and previously in Alabama. Her practice is located in Utah.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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