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Dr. April Bennett

Compassionate, evidence-informed psychological care

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Credentials
SC Psychologist 1344
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About April

Dr. April Bennett welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or problems with sleep. They also address trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, identity and LGBT concerns, eating difficulties, bipolar mood issues, and life transitions.

Dr. Bennett practices in South Carolina and brings 16 years of clinical experience to sessions. They hold the license SC Psychologist 1344.

In sessions Dr. Bennett uses clear, practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change thoughts and habits that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based choices even when feelings are intense. They draw on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns tied to early family life and on solution-focused methods to build on what already works. Therapy sessions are conversational and goal oriented.

Dr. Bennett listens, asks questions, and suggests exercises you can try between meetings. Expect attention to both current symptoms and the life story that shapes them.

Dr. Bennett also attends to medical and life stressors such as chronic pain, aging concerns, and issues related to first responder or veteran experiences. They can help with coping after natural or human-caused disaster and with end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Dr. Bennett combines evidence-based techniques with practical steps so people can find manageable ways forward.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for insomnia, mood disorders, and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes existing strengths and small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Dr. Bennett will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they adjust methods and homework to fit the client's needs so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer a simpler option when video is hard, and live chat or text messaging can help between meetings or for people who prefer written communication. These formats increase flexibility and make it possible to use ACT, CBT, and solution-focused strategies in ways that suit each person's routine and comfort level.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Bennett works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, grief, eating issues, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented with a focus on practical techniques. Expect a mix of skill-building, reflection on life patterns, and collaborative problem solving.
What is their clinical background?
They have 16 years of clinical experience and draw on several evidence-based approaches to address both symptoms and underlying patterns.
What credentials and location are listed?
They are listed as SC Psychologist 1344 and practice in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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