April Stevens

April Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades in the field. She helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward, focused on teaching tools people can use every day.

She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work, with a master’s concentration in mental health. April has been licensed in Alabama for over 21 years and is also licensed in Utah. Early internships included Child Protective Services and a Veterans Affairs program, where she worked with mental health, PTSD, and substance use concerns.

April’s approach centers on practical skills that change thinking and behavior. She often uses Rational Emotive Behavioral methods to help people notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally focused strategies, and Gottman relationship tools when those fit a person’s needs.

Sessions typically focus on concrete strategies - disputing negative self-talk, reframing thoughts, reality checking, and building healthier habits. April incorporates journal work, motivational interviewing, education about diagnosis, and coordination with other agencies when helpful.

She aims to build rapport quickly and to create a calm space for learning new coping skills. If someone wants clear steps and supportive coaching through change, April offers an experienced, compassionate approach.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her work. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through step-by-step exercises and thought records; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT focuses on teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. April will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. She adapts tools and homework to fit what each person can realistically use between sessions.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that working by video or phone still lets them practice CBT or DBT skills, complete journaling, and review homework together in real time.