- Addictions
- Family of origin
- CBT methods
About April
April Stevens is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 21 years of practice. She is based in Utah and lists concerns such as addictions, family of origin issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and grief among her areas of focus. April presents practical tools clients can use to manage stress and difficult emotions.
She earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work with a mental health concentration. April completed internships with Tuscaloosa Department of Human Resources in Child Protective Services and at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in a program addressing PTSD and substance use treatment. She has been licensed in Alabama for over two decades and also holds licensure in Utah.
Her approach emphasizes helping people recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She commonly uses Rational Emotive Behavioral methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to address negative self-talk, reframing, reality checking, and behavioral change. Sessions often introduce specific skills to practice between meetings, such as thought disputing and positive affirmations.
April also draws on dialectical behavior methods, elements of emotionally focused work, and Gottman relationship skills when relevant. She will bring practical exercises, journaling, and straightforward discussion to help clients try new ways of responding. Consultation with outside agencies and diagnosis education are included when appropriate.
People who want to work on patterns tied to their family of origin, parenting challenges, substance concerns, mood symptoms, or stress management may find her style direct and skills-oriented. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
April commonly uses Client-Centered ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, and it helps people identify their priorities and concerns. CBT targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those skills are needed. DBT tools help with strong emotions, impulsive reactions, and building steadier coping strategies. Together these methods give practical exercises and short-term tools people can use between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. This helps make sessions feel relevant to daily life and the specific problems a person wants to change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins or skill practice without needing to be in an office. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support?
She lists a broad range of concerns including addictions, family of origin issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and related stress problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a skills-based, practical approach focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching tools clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience, with licensing in Alabama and Utah and internships in child protective services and a veterans affairs program.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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