April Pomerlyan, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

Strengths focused
Values centered
Practical tools

About April

April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She greets people with a straightforward, warm approach and treats the first step of reaching out as an important decision. April sees counseling as a partnership where she brings mental health knowledge and clients bring their lived experience. Early sessions focus on learning about the person and their goals so therapy fits real life.

Her style blends empathy with practical tools. She favors strength-based work and tries to fold each person's values into the plan. April commonly uses client-centered techniques to reflect feelings and help people make sense of their experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify thought patterns that keep problems going and then replace unhelpful thoughts with more useful ones.

Across eight years of practice April has helped people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and addiction challenges. She also supports those navigating caregiving strain, chronic illness, attachment issues, and adoption and foster care concerns. Her background includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and complications that come with overlapping conditions.

Sessions aim to be practical and focused. April will explain different approaches and offer options she thinks might help. Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation, gentle reflection, and targeted skills to try between meetings.

If you want to begin, select Start Therapy and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

April often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting what a person says so they can better understand their feelings and choices. This approach helps people who need a safe space to process emotions and make decisions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more constructive ones. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it offers clear steps people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. April will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest approaches that fit those needs. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from quieter surroundings or avoid camera use if they prefer less visual focus. Ask about specific session formats when you start the matching questionnaire so the arrangements match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster care Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

April works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She describes counseling as a partnership and uses a warm, professional style. Sessions combine reflective listening with practical skill building so people leave with tools to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

April has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and caregiver stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary by location and the therapist's scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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