April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
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- Midlife transitions
- Skills focused
- 21 years experience
About April
April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW, helps people facing midlife questions and many other life changes. She focuses on practical skills for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, addiction concerns, grief, relationship struggles, and career crossroads. She writes and talks plainly so clients can take concrete steps toward feeling better.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work with a mental health focus. April has more than 21 years in the field and holds licenses as an LCSW in Utah and an LICSW in Alabama. Early clinical placements included child protective services and a veterans affairs medical setting where she worked on PTSD and substance use programs.
Her work emphasizes teaching tools people can use between sessions. She often draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral ideas alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Practical exercises include reframing thoughts, thought stopping, reality checking, journaling, and skill practice tailored to daily life.
April also uses elements from dialectical behavior approaches and emotionally focused strategies when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central concerns. She includes motivational interviewing and portions of the Gottman Method for relationship skills when relevant. When needed she connects with community resources and other agencies to support a person’s goals.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. April aims to build rapport quickly and help people leave each session with one or two manageable next steps. If someone is ready to make a change or wants to talk things through, she asks them to take the first step toward scheduling.
She earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work with a mental health focus. April has more than 21 years in the field and holds licenses as an LCSW in Utah and an LICSW in Alabama. Early clinical placements included child protective services and a veterans affairs medical setting where she worked on PTSD and substance use programs.
Her work emphasizes teaching tools people can use between sessions. She often draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral ideas alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Practical exercises include reframing thoughts, thought stopping, reality checking, journaling, and skill practice tailored to daily life.
April also uses elements from dialectical behavior approaches and emotionally focused strategies when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central concerns. She includes motivational interviewing and portions of the Gottman Method for relationship skills when relevant. When needed she connects with community resources and other agencies to support a person’s goals.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. April aims to build rapport quickly and help people leave each session with one or two manageable next steps. If someone is ready to make a change or wants to talk things through, she asks them to take the first step toward scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
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 issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
How her methods work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, reflection, and practical suggestions while prioritizing what matters most to the person. This works well for people who want a supportive space to sort priorities and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete tools like thought reframing, reality checking, and behavior experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping. These tools translate easily to remote sessions and home practice.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies help with emotion regulation and managing intense reactions. Skills such as distress tolerance and mindfulness can be taught in short exercises and practiced between sessions to stabilize mood and improve responses to stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. That way therapy stays focused and practical.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and keep continuity of care when schedules change. Discuss session length and timing when you schedule to find arrangements that fit your daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career stress, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and teachable. Sessions focus on skills people can practice between visits, such as reframing thoughts, journaling, and behavioral exercises.
What is her clinical background and experience?
April has 21 years of experience and completed clinical internships in child protective services and a veterans affairs setting working with PTSD and substance use programs.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Utah and Alabama. Her practice is listed in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.