April Nance

April Nance is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She uses a kind, patient approach that helps people process stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, and mood concerns. April aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them and set clear, practical goals.

She draws on client-centered therapy to build trust and encourage self-reflection. April also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. She blends these methods with mindfulness and existential perspectives when helpful.

Before counseling, April studied scientific inquiry and completed a bachelor’s thesis in neuroscience about brain signals that influence eating and behavior. She also worked as a research scientist and educator in natural health, and has studied cultural diversity and holistic approaches for more than 30 years. That background informs how she listens and offers resources.

In sessions April focuses on skills people can use right away, such as breathing and grounding tools, communication practice, and stepwise plans for behavior change. She uses periodic assessment interviews to track progress and adapt the plan as needs shift.

Her practice emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental support. April says her role is to help people make choices that match their values and strengths rather than to give advice. She is a member of the Texas Counseling Association and incorporates education and advocacy into her work.

How April’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own answers. Online sessions using this approach typically involve open conversation, reflective questions, and collaborative goal setting to build motivation and confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes worksheets, behavioral experiments, and homework that can be reviewed together during appointments to track progress on anxiety, mood, or anger management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. Those skills translate well to online work through guided practice, role plays, and brief in-session coaching to try new responses to strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and patterns in early sessions and then recommend methods to try. Together the client and therapist will adjust strategies based on what helps most.

Confirm which remote session formats are currently supported before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed, which helps fit therapy into a busy routine.