- Practical skill building
- Relational focus
- Mindfulness tools
About April
Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, career stress, grief, and other life changes. She aims to create a practical, straightforward space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
Her background includes work across military and civilian systems, including roles as a medic, psychometrician, court clinician, and mental health therapist. Those experiences shaped a flexible style that draws on several evidence-based approaches to fit each person’s needs. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and master’s degrees in clinical counseling and human services from Bellevue University and Arizona State University.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable tools. Methods may include understanding patterns in relationships, learning skills to manage anxiety and mood, and practicing mindfulness to reduce stress. She also addresses more specific concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and substance-related problems.
Dr. Brewer pays attention to how life events affect daily functioning. She works with people on communication problems, commitment worries, and rebuilding after separation or loss. Her approach blends practical skill-building with careful listening to help people move toward their goals.
To begin, she asks clients to identify goals and current struggles so sessions can be tailored. That initial focus helps shape a clear plan for therapy and the kinds of strategies that will be most helpful.
Her background includes work across military and civilian systems, including roles as a medic, psychometrician, court clinician, and mental health therapist. Those experiences shaped a flexible style that draws on several evidence-based approaches to fit each person’s needs. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and master’s degrees in clinical counseling and human services from Bellevue University and Arizona State University.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable tools. Methods may include understanding patterns in relationships, learning skills to manage anxiety and mood, and practicing mindfulness to reduce stress. She also addresses more specific concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and substance-related problems.
Dr. Brewer pays attention to how life events affect daily functioning. She works with people on communication problems, commitment worries, and rebuilding after separation or loss. Her approach blends practical skill-building with careful listening to help people move toward their goals.
To begin, she asks clients to identify goals and current struggles so sessions can be tailored. That initial focus helps shape a clear plan for therapy and the kinds of strategies that will be most helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online sessions
Dr. Brewer uses client-centered therapy to follow what each person brings to session, focusing on empathy and understanding to help clients feel heard and make their own changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift interaction patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. That may mean mixing strategies so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life change.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video when they want face-to-face interaction or opt for alternatives when less bandwidth or a quick phone call is preferable. Licensed professionals tailor the logistics to match each person’s needs and daily rhythms.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and goal oriented, blending client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, EFT, and mindfulness.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of experience working in military and civilian settings including medical, court, and veterans services, plus private practice roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with a Doctor of Behavioral Health and master’s degrees in counseling and human services.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.