- Client-centered care
- Evidence-informed methods
- Focus on recovery
About April
April Nance is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She brings a calm, kind presence to sessions and focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships. April values a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that helps people explore choices and build motivation for change.
Before becoming a therapist, she studied Scientific Inquiry and completed a bachelor's thesis in neuroscience about brain signals that influence eating and other behaviors. She also worked as a research scientist and educator in the natural health field, and has studied cultural diversity and holistic health practices for over 30 years.
Her practice emphasizes client-centered conversation that creates trust and encourages self-exploration. April may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to address patterns of thought and emotion. She also uses assessment interviews from time to time to identify strengths and track progress toward goals.
April lists codependency among her additional focus areas and includes work on communication problems, domestic violence, and substance use concerns. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person seeking help decides which changes matter most.
Ethics, education, and advocacy guide her work. April is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association and aims to provide practical resources and clear next steps when questions arise.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is built around listening and helping a person follow their own values and choices. Online sessions using this approach focus on clear conversation, setting goals together, and checking in on what feels most useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises. In an online setting CBT can include homework, tracking thoughts, and stepping through coping strategies between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. When used remotely, DBT often emphasizes skill practice, emotion regulation tools, and real-world problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. April will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and priorities become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing short check-ins during a work break, or offering simpler options when video is not suitable. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to keep momentum between sessions and support steady progress without promising specific outcomes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered, meaning conversations focus on the person's goals and values. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be used when helpful.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults and youth in settings that included addiction recovery and trauma-informed care.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to learn how sessions are conducted.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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