- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Art-integrated methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About April
April Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. April also focuses on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and young adult concerns.
April draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She uses talking and creative expression to help people notice patterns and name difficult feelings. Art-making is offered when words feel limited and can be a way to access fresh insights.
Her style centers on honest conversation and helping people reshape the stories they tell about themselves. April also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques to explore goals and change unhelpful narratives. Sessions emphasize practical steps and small experiments that can be tried between meetings.
April’s background includes work with anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use in community settings. She describes her practice as one that values curiosity and gradual change. Clients can expect the therapist to listen closely and to suggest creative strategies that fit their situation.
People who prefer a mix of talk therapy and expressive work may find her approach useful. She invites questions about how art and talk can be combined in sessions and encourages prospective clients to consider whether that combination feels helpful for their needs.
How Emotion-Focused and Talk-Based Approaches Work Online
April uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name their emotional patterns and attachment-related responses. EFT in a session focuses on identifying core feelings and how those feelings shape interactions and personal choices. Client-Centered Therapy is another strand of her work and emphasizes listening closely to the person and following their concerns rather than imposing a fixed plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thinking patterns and try small behavior experiments that can reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. April treats that as a collaborative process where the person’s goals, preferences, and life context guide which methods are tried. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts the mix of talk, EFT techniques, or CBT-based exercises over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Ask which session formats are available and how art-integrated options are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, provide options for shorter check-ins, and let people join from a quieter spot without travel. Practical benefits include fitting appointments around work or study and trying small behavior experiments between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and young adult issues.
What kind of therapeutic style does she use?
April combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help people clarify goals and reframe personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical and community settings. Her recent work includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
April is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida. She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential as provided.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist’s profile notes that both talk therapy and art-based work are part of her practice.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details should be confirmed during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and lets you arrange the initial appointment.
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