- Stress and coping
- Self esteem work
- CBT and narrative
About April
April Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and people coping with major life changes. April also focuses on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, self-love, and young adult issues.
April uses conversational therapy and creative methods to help people name what feels hard. She often blends talk-based approaches with art-making when words fall short. That can help people notice patterns, try small changes, and tell a different story about themselves.
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She draws on those approaches to offer both practical skills and space to reflect. Sessions can include tracking thought patterns, practicing new communication moves, or using creative tasks to access feelings.
April describes her practice as focused on truth-telling and narrative change. She pays attention to identity and the ways culture and race shape experience. In previous roles she supported people managing anxiety, depression, grief, negative self-image, and substance use.
Her style is curious and engaged. She invites clients to explore what they value and to try strategies that fit daily life. April encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and asks curious questions to help people see new options.
How April uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and following the person’s lead. It helps people clarify values and make their own decisions by offering reflection and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together. It supplies practical exercises to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns, useful for everyday stress and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April treats that as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. She checks in about what is or isn’t working and adapts sessions based on your feedback and needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter weekly check-ins when days are tight. It can also make it simpler to have a session during a lunch break or between classes. Licensed professionals often use a mix of talk and creative exercises in remote sessions, and April can discuss how art-based tasks or practical CBT exercises might be included in your online meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, and coping with big life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends conversational, client-centered work with practical tools from CBT and narrative methods. Creative expression is offered when words alone don’t capture a person’s experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and communities. That background includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. Sessions and credentials reflect that licensure.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan and location.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to next steps for booking.
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