- Relationship communication
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and EFT methods
About April
April Fortner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting and coping with life changes, and also works with addiction, trauma, grief, and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar. April often helps people dealing with intimacy issues, self-esteem problems, and ADHD-related challenges. She lists LGBT-related concerns among her areas of focus as well.
April approaches sessions with a practical, person-focused style. She listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. Conversations explore current patterns, incoming stressors, and steps a person can take between sessions to feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day demands.
She uses familiar methods including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused strategies. These methods aim to change unhelpful thinking, work on emotions in relationships, and build clearer communication. April also draws on motivational interviewing and relationship-focused tools when those match a client's goals.
People often come for help after major life changes, during parenting transitions, or when relationships feel stuck. April can talk through problem-solving, coping skills, and ways to repair or strengthen connection. She pays attention to both mood symptoms and practical challenges like sleep and appetite changes.
Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. April practices in Texas and conducts work in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation so clients can explore what matters to them. This approach helps people clarify values and make decisions when life changes feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood symptoms.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works on emotions and patterns in close relationships. It helps couples and partners name difficult feelings and practice new ways of responding to each other that lower conflict and increase connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. April will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and priorities become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats were not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also match different communication needs, for example choosing phone when video would be difficult or video when seeing facial cues helps the work.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, addictions, trauma, mood issues like depression and bipolar, and related topics such as self-esteem and intimacy.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-focused and practical. She listens, helps clarify goals, and uses methods aimed at changing thinking patterns and improving emotional connection.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the provided information.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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