April Hitchcock-Fofana , LMSW
Compassionate Michigan social worker guiding steady change
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- Person-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Focus on midlife concerns
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Her work also covers addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.
April uses a person-centered way of working that begins with listening. She creates a calm space where clients can say what matters most and set practical goals. Conversations focus on what is working now and what small changes could make daily life feel more manageable.
Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help ground attention and reduce reactivity.
April also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. That style helps uncover what matters most and builds motivation in a step-by-step way. She adapts sessions to individual needs, whether someone is dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or life transitions.
Clients can expect clear, practical steps between sessions. April aims to help people build skills they can use day to day. The emphasis is on steady progress, realistic goals, and increased self-understanding.
April uses a person-centered way of working that begins with listening. She creates a calm space where clients can say what matters most and set practical goals. Conversations focus on what is working now and what small changes could make daily life feel more manageable.
Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help ground attention and reduce reactivity.
April also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. That style helps uncover what matters most and builds motivation in a step-by-step way. She adapts sessions to individual needs, whether someone is dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or life transitions.
Clients can expect clear, practical steps between sessions. April aims to help people build skills they can use day to day. The emphasis is on steady progress, realistic goals, and increased self-understanding.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
April frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought patterns that contribute to stress and then practice new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy gives clear tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It also makes it possible to continue work during life transitions or when mobility is limited. The focus remains on practical skills, steady progress, and collaboration between the therapist and client.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does April address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a person-centered way that emphasizes listening, practical goals, and collaboration to try new coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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