- Practical tools
- Direct style
- Adult clients
About April
April Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing grief, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works with adults across many stages of life and supports people dealing with caregiving stress, end-of-life concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. April uses clear, practical tools and a straightforward style to help clients manage symptoms and build better daily habits.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work, focusing on mental health during graduate study. April has more than 21 years of experience and holds a Utah LCSW and an Alabama LICSW. Early internships included work in child protective services and at a Veterans Affairs medical center, where she trained in mental health, PTSD, and substance use work.
April often uses Rational Emotive Behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking. She teaches ways to dispute negative self-talk, reframe thoughts, and practice positive affirmations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing also appear in her sessions when helpful.
She brings experience with parenting and co-parenting struggles, blended family dynamics, attachment concerns, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness, and caregiver strain. April focuses on practical skills clients can use between sessions, such as journaling, reality checking, and behavioral modifications.
People who work with her can expect a direct, empathetic approach and tools they can apply right away. To begin, clients choose the next step that fits their schedule and goals.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work, focusing on mental health during graduate study. April has more than 21 years of experience and holds a Utah LCSW and an Alabama LICSW. Early internships included work in child protective services and at a Veterans Affairs medical center, where she trained in mental health, PTSD, and substance use work.
April often uses Rational Emotive Behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking. She teaches ways to dispute negative self-talk, reframe thoughts, and practice positive affirmations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing also appear in her sessions when helpful.
She brings experience with parenting and co-parenting struggles, blended family dynamics, attachment concerns, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness, and caregiver strain. April focuses on practical skills clients can use between sessions, such as journaling, reality checking, and behavioral modifications.
People who work with her can expect a direct, empathetic approach and tools they can apply right away. To begin, clients choose the next step that fits their schedule and goals.
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 these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are, helping clients feel heard while they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques like thought reframing and behavioral changes to reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then suggest approaches to try and adjust as needed. Clients and therapist work together to find methods that fit daily life and specific concerns.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, making it easier to attend during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what session rhythm and format will best support your goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She supports people with grief, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, caregiving stress, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on teaching concrete skills to change thinking and behavior and using discussion, journaling, and reality checking.
What is her background and experience?
April has over 21 years in social work, with internships in child protective services and a Veterans Affairs medical center, and long experience across adult age groups.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah; she also has an Alabama LICSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.