Dr. April is a licensed psychologist passionate about guiding people through personal growth and transformation. Helping individuals reconnect with parts of themselves and empowering them to rewrite unhelpful narratives is incredibly valuable work for her. Dr. April's clinical focus often involves counseling individuals toward self-awareness, deconstructing limiting beliefs systems, and supporting behavioral changes that lead to healthier outcomes. She has deep empathy and admiration for the resilience of individuals facing significant challenges and recognizes that increasing adaptability can be life-changing in helping people reclaim their sense of power and agency in their lives. Her practice focuses on helping individuals break free from the psychological pain and physiological discomfort that arises from a disrupted mind-body connection. Dr. April values guiding individuals toward a place of befriending their cognitive, emotional, and physiological processes that have previously increased a sense of fear or immobilization in life.
Dr. April works with individuals who are curious about strengthening their understanding of themselves by connecting to the mystery that lies within. She believes every individual has a story worth nurturing, and that sometimes these stories lead to painful experiences that are met with deep internal judgment. Dr. April acknowledges the narratives can create conflicts that could manifest as symptoms of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, addiction, and relational difficulties. By learning to befriend the relationships between the various internal experiences, individuals can connect with inner wisdom, attune to the soul, and approach life with compassion and curiosity.
Dr. April’s approach to therapy is rooted in creating the warmth, acceptance, and safety necessary to explore the complexity of the human experience. She places strong emphasis on the relational component, believing it to be the foundation for forming an alliance with one’s most transformative self. Her treatment is personalized and informed by evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs, challenges, and goals of each individual. She is committed to helping individuals navigate their inner worlds in a way that is empowering and met with deep respect. Her clinical work draws inspiration from humanistic, psychodynamic, transpersonal, and depth psychology frameworks throughout the therapeutic process.
Most importantly, Dr. April serves as a compassionate witness to the internal landscape of each individual, recognizing that the pursuit of self-discovery and the surrender to painful experiences is a profoundly courageous endeavor. She believes that through collaborative and thoughtful exploration, it is possible to uncover meaning and access the potential that resides within—potential she holds confidence in, even when it has yet to be fully seen or embraced by the individual.
Lastly, Dr. April is a Seattle native and LGBTQ+ identifying individual. She enjoys nature, hiking, traveling, live music, journaling, reading, practicing yoga, and quirky artistic experiences. She also has a black cat named Rosie, who she loves deeply.