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Hi! I'm Dr. April Watkins but most of my clients refer to me as April. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives....whatever that looks like for them. Many individuals I see struggle with some form of anxiety or depression but how this presents is so different for each person. I focus on providing evidence based treatment but tailor it to the individual and their own experiences and needs. My experience has shown me that people do not fit neatly into a "category" and clients' perception of their progress is most important.

I provide psychotherapy services within a variety of effective therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. My strengths-based approach to therapy is tailored to the needs of the individual in order to identify the client's goals, reveal the underlying causes of symptoms or issues, and implement healing strategies & behavior modifications. My method aims to help the client comfortably share, improve insight to past behavior, manage stressors, and make productive choices.

I became a counselor after a close friend died suddenly. As part of my personal growth and empowerment, I have expanded my ability to better understand the incredible power of the indomitable spirit of the human condition and all what we are capable of doing. I enjoy working with my clients to identify and address issues that cause them discomfort, mental pain, or disruption in their lives so they can be happier, healthier, and ultimately more attuned and present in daily events, eventually leading to fulfillment and enrichment in their lives. ​

If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Many of us feel like something is wrong, fear we aren’t good enough or worry we are failing. We try our best to push these feelings aside. However, our insecurities tend to find their way back. We want to be confident and secure, capable of loving who we are. Our fears of judgment or rejection make it intimidating to ask for help. We believe admitting we can’t do it all alone is a weakness. It is not. You don’t have to struggle alone. You need someone in your corner rooting for you. Everyone deserves a safe place to share their story and receive validation.

Every season in life brings a new set of obstacles and challenges. Sometimes, the season we are currently living in can feel overwhelming, anxiety provoking, and uncomfortable. Are you having difficulty navigating the current stressors in your life? That very brokenness is where the beauty of the counseling relationship comes into play. By utilizing a person centered approach and nonjudgmental stance, I aim to provide support to my clients on their path to self growth and healing.