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April  West, Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in TX More info Licensed Professional Counselors, LPCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm April!

My career started as a classroom teacher and school counselor. I currently have over 20 years of experience working with students and families. In addition to my school counseling career, I am a crisis clinician in a major hospital in the DFW metroplex and work in over 32 emergency rooms providing on-call patient care. We all face unexpected challenges which sometimes leave us feeling hopeless and powerless. I believe that we have the ability to make healthy and appropriate choices regardless of the circumstances in which we may find ourselves.

My approach

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover the true potential of your life. We can work together to find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. All from the comfort of your couch. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer and we can connect.

My focus

As a professional therapist, my role is to guide you as you take steps toward positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand life’s challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger.

My communication style

I pride myself on being more than just someone to listen to, but someone to help you look at things a different way. It’s important to face the challenges of life head-on but with the right tools and resources in your arsenal. That all starts with a healthy mind and a fresh perspective. From there, focusing on your well-being, mental and emotional health, and physical wellness comes into play like never before. You’re taking the first steps on a journey, but you’re not taking them alone.

My goals for you

My role as a therapist is to assist and support clients as they learn new ways of coping and adjusting to life’s challenges. Counseling will vary depending on one’s personality, stage of life, strengths, or particular concern. Getting started can feel overwhelming. You have no idea where to even begin. You’ve been putting off therapy because you’re afraid it won’t help. More than anything you’d like to be able to feel happy again. You’d like to be able to put yourself out there more and create deeper, more meaningful relationships with others. You want to have the courage to be your authentic self without hiding behind a mask.

My first session with you

We can work together to find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. All from the comfort of your couch. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer and we can connect.

About April

Specialities

  • ADHD
  • Adolescents/Teens
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Children
  • Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Job Stress
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Older Adult
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Women's Issues

Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Intervention
  • Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive

Practice

License

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) More info Licensed Professional Counselors, LPCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and Anthem

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • Masters of Education (MED) - Dallas Baptist University (2002)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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