April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
Let's Connect (475) 234-2607
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| español I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The 7 years of training I received as a clinician and supervisor at the Yale Child Study Center have influenced my attention to detail, assessment, and collaboration. I encourage you to take this amazing journey of self-discovery and healing from inside and out with me.
I'm open to all types of clients and truly believe in the mind body connection. Additionally, one of my favorite things to do is work with adolescents who are on the autism spectrum by offering social skills/building connections groups to help them build peer relationships. The families I have worked with are so happy that their child has an improved life.
I am called to Serve and do so unbiased and non-judgmentally. If I am not the person for you then I will help connect you with the right person. Please email, text, or call to set up a phone intake. I will conduct a thorough assessment and co-create a treatment plan with you. Whoever you choose, I wish nothing but inner peace to you and yours.
Call or Email April Smoke-Collins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 234-2607
Let's Connect (475) 234-2607
Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- HUSKY Health
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 234-2607
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 1567 April Smoke-Collins
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended Northwestern University, Master of Art in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2004
- Licensed by State of Connecticut / 1567
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Grief Counseling Specialist 113743 / 2020
- Certificate from University of the Southwest M.S. School Counseling / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (475) 234-2607
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Coping Skills
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Certified Grief Counselor
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Co-Parenting, Maternal Mental Health
- Codependency
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (475) 234-2607
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (475) 234-2607
Location
Additional Location
ASC Clinical Coaching & Connections Services LLC
2911 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
(475) 234-2607Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 234-2607