- Practical coping tools
- Relationship skills
- Longstanding experience
About April
April Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades in mental health practice. She focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, parenting stress, ADHD, bereavement, relationship and intimacy concerns, and work or life transitions. She aims to help people learn skills that make daily life more manageable and build routines that support wellbeing.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Social Work, with a mental health concentration during her graduate training. April has held licenses in Alabama and is licensed in Utah. Her early internships included work with child protective services and a Veterans Affairs medical center program addressing PTSD and substance use concerns.
April’s approach is practical and skills-focused. She often teaches tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas to reduce distress and change unhelpful behaviors. Clients are introduced to techniques such as reframing thoughts, disputing negative self-talk, reality checking, and behavioral strategies to support lasting change.
She also uses client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy skills, emotionally focused ideas, and relationship tools from the Gottman method when those fit a person’s goals. April uses motivational interviewing, journal work, diagnosis education, and consultation with outside agencies when appropriate to address complex needs.
People who choose her work with someone who listens, builds rapport quickly, and emphasizes practical steps. To begin, people use the platform Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Social Work, with a mental health concentration during her graduate training. April has held licenses in Alabama and is licensed in Utah. Her early internships included work with child protective services and a Veterans Affairs medical center program addressing PTSD and substance use concerns.
April’s approach is practical and skills-focused. She often teaches tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas to reduce distress and change unhelpful behaviors. Clients are introduced to techniques such as reframing thoughts, disputing negative self-talk, reality checking, and behavioral strategies to support lasting change.
She also uses client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy skills, emotionally focused ideas, and relationship tools from the Gottman method when those fit a person’s goals. April uses motivational interviewing, journal work, diagnosis education, and consultation with outside agencies when appropriate to address complex needs.
People who choose her work with someone who listens, builds rapport quickly, and emphasizes practical steps. To begin, people use the platform Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
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
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following a person’s pace. It helps people feel heard and brings focus to what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches tools to interrupt negative patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April works with each person to identify goals and preferences, and she adapts methods to fit those needs. The plan can mix techniques so it matches what a person wants to work on and how they prefer to learn new skills.
The therapist biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate discussion. Licensed professionals tailor the structure and pacing so sessions fit daily routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April Stevens help people with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting stress, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
April uses a practical, skills-focused style that centers the client. Sessions introduce concrete tools and focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that cause distress.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of experience, completed internships in child protective services and a Veterans Affairs program, and has worked with a wide age range from young children through geriatric concerns.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah, with prior licensure in Alabama.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.