- Sleep and rest
- Relationship focus
- Practical strategies
About April
Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on sleep and rest alongside relationship, parenting, and mood concerns. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and challenges with intimacy and family life. Her tone is direct and practical, aiming to help clients find clearer routines and better sleep patterns when those problems get in the way of daily life.
Dr. Brewer draws on 14 years of experience across military, court, veterans, and civilian settings. That background included roles as a U.S. Air Force medic, a psychometrician, and work in DUI and drug court programs. She has also provided behavioral health care in Veterans Affairs and coordinated treatment court services. Her range of past roles informs how she approaches complex situations now.
Her academic path includes a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and two master's degrees plus a bachelor’s degree from Bellevue University. The doctoral work emphasized integrating behavioral health into medical settings and managing chronic health issues, which she brings into conversation when health and sleep intersect.
In sessions she uses a mix of methods rather than a single technique. That includes client-centered conversation, cognitive behavior ideas, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The focus is on practical steps clients can try between meetings to improve sleep, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships.
She invites prospective clients to start when they feel ready and prefers to shape each plan around the person’s daily life and goals.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding in a straightforward way. It helps people feel heard and helps the therapist tailor suggestions to each person's life and sleep patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect sleep and mood and uses simple experiments and routine changes to improve rest. It is often helpful for insomnia related to worry or irregular routines.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) examines patterns in important relationships and helps people change interactions that fuel stress or sleepless nights. It can be useful when relationship strain affects rest.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try specific approaches, and adjust based on what works. That collaborative method helps match techniques to daily life and sleep challenges.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can use a break between responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, sleep routines, and communication practice to an online setting to help clients reach their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to sleep and rest?
She helps people whose sleep suffers because of stress, anxiety, grief, mood problems, chronic illness, or caregiving strain. Addressing daily routines and stressors is part of that work.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused methods. Sessions often include tools to try between appointments.
What kind of professional background does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience including roles in military medicine, veterans care, court-based mental health programs, and private practice. That mix shapes how she handles complex life and health intersections.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and maintains Georgia and Virginia LPC designations. She is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of scheduling?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.