April Nelson Afoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Let's Connect (714) 482-6319
~ ALL THINGS RELATIONAL ~ My work revolves around the interactions between & relationships among people.
I'm a personable, interactive, & compassionate therapist who provides support & practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges. I work collaboratively with you to help you build on your strengths & attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
Unique to my practice is that I am 12-step oriented for those who want therapy that is compatible & not conflicting with program. I also am highly open & sensitive to issues around diversity in context of race, culture, faith, gender, sexualty, age, ability, lifestyle & varied family constellations. ** FREE NO OBLIGATION 15-MIN. PHONE CONSULTATION **
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC45284 April Nelson Afoa
- Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 1998
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Codependency
- Grief
Expertise
- 12-Step familiar
- Affected by loved one’s addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Hoarding
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- LBGTQIA-affirming
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Soka University of America | Counseling Services
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(714) 482-6319Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (714) 482-6319
April Nelson Afoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT