- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About April
Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns along with intimacy, parenting, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep issues, anger, mood disorders, and life changes. Dr. Brewer also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and issues related to divorce and forgiveness.
Her background includes service as a U.S. Air Force medic and roles in military and civilian behavioral health settings. That experience includes work as a psychometrician, DUI and drug court counselor, a mental health clinician at a Veterans Affairs medical center, and coordination roles in treatment courts. She has provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy across those settings as well as in private practice.
Dr. Brewer holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and two master’s degrees in clinical counseling and human services from Bellevue University. She combines practical assessment and program experience with clinical work to address both mental health and related life stressors.
In sessions she draws on several approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness strategies, and motivational interviewing. She aims to help clients name and work through emotions and patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning.
To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so treatment goals and preferred methods can be discussed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Brewer frequently combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). EFT focuses on identifying and naming emotions and attachment patterns that shape how people relate. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can explore their concerns. CBT offers practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which combination of EFT, client-centered methods, or CBT will best address relationship patterns, mood, or specific behaviors.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helps keep continuity of care when schedules are tight or when coordinating with family or work commitments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family challenges, parenting and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses an eclectic mix including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience across military, court, VA, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with experience in both military and civilian behavioral health settings.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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