April brings extensive experience 
in supporting internal and external transformation. Her work includes counseling for LGBTQIA+, at-risk youth, individuals, couples, and families.

My journey to becoming a therapist and artist has been deeply influenced by both personal experiences and formal education. In my early years, I often found myself trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns that felt familiar, even though they were damaging. Reaching rock bottom marked a pivotal moment for me, pushing me to face my self-destructive habits and gain insight into the relational dynamics that fueled them, ultimately transforming my perspective on life and personal growth.

I began my academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, which provided me with a solid foundation in whole-body wellness and nutrition. This academic path naturally aligned with my lifelong connection to movement, nature, and creativity. In my thirties, driven by my own healing process and a deep desire to support others, I decided to return to graduate school. There, I earned a Master of Arts in Psychology.

During my training, I worked with at-risk youth and volunteered on a suicide prevention hotline for adolescents, strengthening my capacity to sit with crisis and developmental trauma. After licensure, I pursued advanced training in EMDR, Couples Counseling, and Human Sexuality. My clinical work has included trauma-focused group therapy, workers’ compensation cases, relational communication groups, and culturally sensitive work around sex and marriage.

As an Expressive Arts Psychotherapist, I integrate attachment theory, neuroscience, EMDR, and relational approaches with art, movement, and mindfulness. I help navigate trauma, performance anxiety, and relational challenges — helping them move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward greater authenticity and resilience. I believe healing is both courageous and transformative. When we approach our stories with honesty and compassion, we open the door to more empowered ways of being.