About April

April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and ADHD-related challenges. April uses straightforward support so people feel heard and can take small steps forward.

Her work centers on practical, person-centered care. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and checking what feels useful in daily life.

Background and approach

April draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to support emotion regulation and clearer thinking. Motivational interviewing is used to encourage change when someone feels stuck.

Her experience covers relationship issues, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and substance use struggles. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and identity or attachment challenges. April aims to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns that keep people stuck.

Therapy with April is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients track small wins, develop coping tools, and practice new ways of handling stress. Many people come away with clearer priorities and more reliable routines that help daily functioning.

How April's approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and everyday stressors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. It can be helpful for anger, emotional overwhelm, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. April will talk with clients about their goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust strategies based on what helps. She works collaboratively so the plan fits the person's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers several practical options: video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, live chat for brief back-and-forth work, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to practice skills in real time.

Questions people ask

What issues does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, addictions, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on listening, setting goals, and teaching skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April brings 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker to her clinical work in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MI LMSW, which stands for Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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