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About April
April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW, helps people facing addictions, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and other life changes. She is based in Utah and brings 21 years of clinical experience to conversations about coping, recovery, and everyday struggles. April aims to make the first steps feel straightforward and manageable for worried parents and individuals alike.
She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in social work with a mental health focus. Her early internships were with a child protective services unit and a Veterans Affairs medical center where she worked on PTSD and substance use programs. April has practiced in clinical settings for many years and is licensed in Alabama and Utah as an LCSW and LICSW.
In sessions she teaches practical tools people can use right away. She often draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral approaches to reduce distress from unhelpful thinking and to shift behaviors. April also uses cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, Gottman relationship skills, and journaling depending on what a person needs.
She has experience supporting people across ages, from young children through older adults, with concerns like parenting and co-parenting, relationship difficulties, substance use recovery, life stage transitions, and end-of-life stress. April emphasizes clear communication and building rapport so people can try new skills with confidence.
Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on skill-building, reality checking, and problem solving. She invites people to begin when they feel ready to make changes or need someone to listen.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and guides sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change feelings and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive actions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to keep consistent appointments during life transitions. Licensed professionals will work with each person to find routines and tools that suit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, self esteem, and other life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on teaching tools people can use day to day. Sessions often include thought work, journaling, and behavior strategies to reduce distress.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 21 years of experience, completed internships in child protective services and a VA medical center, and has long experience with substance use and PTSD programs.
What credentials and location apply?
She is licensed as an LCSW and an LICSW and practices in Utah. The profile lists her licenses as UT LCSW and AL LICSW.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.