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April Stevens

Practical, skills-focused clinical social worker

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Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About April

April Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports people facing addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She brings 21 years of experience and a practical focus on helping people learn tools that make day-to-day life easier. April values each person and aims to help them grow, change, and feel better in their daily routines.

She completed both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work with a mental health focus.

Background and approach

April has held a license in Alabama for many years and is also licensed in Utah. Early internships included work with child protective services and a Veterans Affairs program addressing PTSD and substance use, which shaped her interest in trauma and addiction work. Her style is down-to-earth and skills-focused.

She emphasizes building rapport quickly and teaching concrete strategies people can use between sessions. Sessions often include practical exercises such as journaling, thought reframing, and behavioral steps to try at home. April commonly uses Rational Emotive Behavioral approaches alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused ideas and selected Gottman relationship skills when relevant to a person’s goals. She adapts tools to match individual needs and life situations. People who choose her can expect straightforward guidance, clear education about their concerns, and collaboration on realistic next steps.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so people feel heard and can explore their own goals. It helps with motivation, life transitions, and emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Clients learn skills like reframing negative thoughts and trying small behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills. It is useful for stress, emotion regulation, and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include practical planning and review so adjustments can be made as progress is observed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps keep momentum. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises like journaling, thought records, and behavioral assignments to suit remote sessions and everyday life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does April commonly address?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, ADHD, stress and anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and many related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize clear tools such as thought reframing, journaling, and step-by-step behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has 21 years of experience in social work and many years of licensed practice, including early internships in child protective services and a VA mental health program.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah as well as previously in Alabama.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English

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