- Practical skills
- Meaning focused
- Calm listening
About April
April Bolin, LCSW, helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and identity questions. She lists Adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas and brings 25 years of practice in California to her work. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at practical change and clearer thinking.
She favors talking through how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors, and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people break cycles that keep problems stuck. April also draws on Client-Centered principles, listening closely and shaping sessions around each person’s priorities. She combines practical skills with attention to meaning and values when that fits a client’s needs.
April trained at the University of California Berkeley for her Master of Social Work degree and is licensed as an LCSW in California. Her background includes work in partial hospitalization settings and study at the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Seminary, which informs her comfort with spiritual and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she aims to notice patterns in thinking, validate what’s hard, and try small experiments that can change daily routines. She supports people coping with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, trauma-related issues, life transitions, and questions around gender and sexual identity. April emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She values the small “aha” moments that lead to lasting change and encourages patience with the slow work of personal growth. People who want practical tools plus space to explore meaning may find this approach helpful.
Approaches that guide online work and decisions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can name what matters to them. It helps when someone needs understanding, emotional validation, and a space to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect moods and actions and teaches concrete tools for changing unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy pays attention to meaning, values, and life purpose when people face loss, transitions, or questions about identity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person. If something does not feel helpful, the plan can change so the work matches what the client needs and wants.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. Some formats also let people have shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera if that suits them better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions, so the practical benefits of therapy remain accessible even when meeting virtually.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Adoption and foster care are also listed as an additional focus area.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are grounded in respectful listening and practical problem-solving. April blends client-centered listening with skills-based approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in California, including time in partial hospitalization settings and training at the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Seminary.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW, licensed in California, and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.