- Person-centered care
- Skills-based tools
- Grief and loss
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. April focuses on practical support and steady listening so people feel understood and less alone.
Her work centers on a person-centered approach that starts with the client's goals. Sessions aim to identify small, useful changes and build coping skills that fit daily life. April uses straightforward techniques to help with stress, self-esteem, and sleep problems.
She also brings focused attention to caregiving strain, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of aging and cancer. April helps people who are managing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, or complicated family situations. She takes time to understand each person's history, including adoption, attachment, and trauma-related experiences.
In therapy she blends several practical approaches. Cognitive behavioral strategies help spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer options. Mindfulness work supports grounding and reducing reactivity. Motivational interviewing can help people clarify values and find motivation for change.
April creates an affirming, calm environment that encourages honest conversation. Her goal is to help people build resilience and better cope with life changes. Those who want a direct, empathic therapist who focuses on usable tools may find her approach helpful.
Her work centers on a person-centered approach that starts with the client's goals. Sessions aim to identify small, useful changes and build coping skills that fit daily life. April uses straightforward techniques to help with stress, self-esteem, and sleep problems.
She also brings focused attention to caregiving strain, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of aging and cancer. April helps people who are managing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, or complicated family situations. She takes time to understand each person's history, including adoption, attachment, and trauma-related experiences.
In therapy she blends several practical approaches. Cognitive behavioral strategies help spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer options. Mindfulness work supports grounding and reducing reactivity. Motivational interviewing can help people clarify values and find motivation for change.
April creates an affirming, calm environment that encourages honest conversation. Her goal is to help people build resilience and better cope with life changes. Those who want a direct, empathic therapist who focuses on usable tools may find her approach helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
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 issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches fit into online therapy
April often uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's agenda leads the conversation. This approach helps people identify what matters most and shape sessions around their priorities.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks larger problems into specific thoughts and behaviors that can be changed. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for times of high stress or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. April collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful. She will consider goals, daily demands, and what fits the client's comfort level when recommending techniques.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about options that fit your routine - for example, shorter check-ins that fit a lunch break or sessions that do not require video if bandwidth is limited. The focus is on making therapy blend with everyday life while using practical tools to support coping and growth.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does April address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleep problems, addictions, and trauma-related concerns among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on listening, building coping skills, and setting achievable goals with the client.
What is her professional background?
April has 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, chronic health issues, and caregiving stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.