April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20190
Let's Connect (703) 635-3965

Welcome to all Virginia couples via telehealth sessions!
Has your relationship been a struggle lately? Or are you engaged but want to make things stronger before marriage? I can help!
I specialize in relationship therapy and counseling for both couples and individuals. At Decision Point Therapy, you'll gain clarity and solutions for your biggest relationship challenges, and support for your biggest decisions.
When choosing a couples therapist it's crucial that you choose someone whose is specifically trained in couples therapy! I offer this plus 18 years of experience seeing clients. I help both married and non-married couples. I'm LGBTQ and poly friendly, and I gladly welcome diverse populations!
I offer 18 years of experience treating couples and families, and 11 years as a private practice owner. I'm a certified facilitator in the PREPARE-ENRICH program for couples preparing for marriage. Call me today for your phone consultation!
Call or Email April McDowell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 635-3965
Let's Connect (703) 635-3965

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 635-3965
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0717001389 April McDowell
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended University of Maryland, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from PREPARE-ENRICH Trained Facilitator / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (703) 635-3965
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
- Infidelity
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Premarital Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (703) 635-3965
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Bowen Family Systems
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 635-3965
Location
Additional Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(703) 635-3965Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 635-3965