Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How April works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Georgia
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About April
Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anger concerns alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges.
Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping clients regain control and improve daily life. Dr. Brewer uses simple, evidence-informed tools to help people manage strong emotions.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. Emotion-focused methods are part of her work when relationships and attachment issues are involved. Mindfulness practices are offered to help calm the body and improve focus.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make change. Her background includes work across court, military, and veterans settings, substance-related programs, and independent practice. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and masters degrees in clinical counseling and human services.
She is credentialed as an LPC in Georgia and Virginia. In sessions she aims to blend practical skills with clear goals. Expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and steps you can try between sessions.
She supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, sleep problems, chronic illness, and many relationship difficulties. To begin, she asks people to share what they most want to change. From there she helps set achievable goals and a plan for moving forward.
What April works with
Everything April lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in April's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches April lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting working relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients identify their own goals and solutions.Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger, anxiety, or depression. In sessions clients learn practical skills such as thought reframing, coping plans, and step-by-step behavior changes they can practice between meetings.
Emotionally-focused therapy is used when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central. This work helps people name emotions, understand how they affect interactions, and try new ways of connecting or responding.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about different methods, try strategies in-session, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients are involved in setting goals and deciding which techniques to use.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and role play. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about April
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Sessions cover anger along with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues. Dr. Brewer also supports people coping with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy combines listening with practical tools. Expect cognitive behavioral techniques, emotion-focused work, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to suit each person's needs.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 14 years of professional experience across court programs, military-related roles, veterans services, substance programs, and independent practice.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Georgia and Virginia, and holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and two master’s degrees. Practice location is Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.