April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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You may be unsure whether your relationship can be repaired anymore.
Maybe communication turns into conflict within minutes! Maybe one of you has emotionally checked out. Maybe you’ve tried counseling before and left feeling unheard, blamed, or even more disconnected.
Some couples come to therapy wanting to rebuild their relationship. Others come because they need clarity about whether staying together still makes sense. Both are welcome here.
I specialize in:
- High-conflict couples
- Couples on the brink of divorce
- Individuals trying to repair relationship problems while they're partner refuses therapy
- Premarital couples
My approach is active, structured, and honest. Therapy is not just a place to vent - it’s a place to understand the patterns keeping you stuck and begin responding differently.
With 20 years of experience, I specialize in high-conflict couples and severe relationship distress.
I help both married and non-married couples, and I'm LGBTQ and poly friendly.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when your relationship feels fragile or stuck. You don’t have to figure it out alone!
I offer free phone consultations and can often accommodate requests to begin therapy within days of your initial outreach.
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+
- Polyamory & ENM
- Premarital Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (703) 635-3965
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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
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
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
Primary Location
Decision Point Therapy LLC
243 Church Street Northwest
Vienna, VA 22180
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Counties
Neighborhoods
April McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 635-3965