- Skills focused
- Experience with trauma
- Relationship tools
About April
April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW, supports people facing stress, anxiety, sleep challenges, addiction, and life transitions. She helps with parenting and co-parenting struggles, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues linked to trauma and abuse. Her approach aims to teach practical tools people can use day to day.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work with a mental health focus. April has been licensed in Alabama for over 21 years and is now licensed in Utah as well. Early internships included work in child protective services and with veterans, where she gained experience in PTSD and substance use treatment.
Her style centers on building rapport quickly and working collaboratively. Sessions focus on concrete skills such as disputing negative self-talk, reframing thoughts, and behavior changes that ease daily life. April describes using Rational Emotive Behavioral techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and other tools to reduce emotional distress and improve actions.
She also brings relationship skills informed by the Gottman Method and elements of Motivational Interviewing when relevant. Journal work, education about diagnoses, and coordination with outside agencies may be part of the plan when helpful. The emphasis is on learning practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
People who choose April can expect a straightforward, skills-focused approach that aims to reduce symptoms and make routines more manageable. She invites prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to talk and begin making changes.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions; it’s useful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping, often using mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, adjusting based on what helps, and teaching practical tools people can use between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or childcare. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills for remote sessions, use journaling and homework between meetings, and focus on techniques that translate well to phone or video formats when those are available.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does April address?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, parenting and relationship issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and skills-focused, emphasizing practical tools like thought reframing and behavior changes to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
April has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work and has worked in child protective services and veterans services, with experience in PTSD and substance use work.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah, with prior long-term licensure in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with April?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.