- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem. April also lists addictions, family matters, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among her areas of work.
Her approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions aim to help people sort through feelings, make clearer choices, and develop skills that fit daily life. April uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they are helpful. She also draws on mindfulness methods and motivational interviewing to support change.
People often come to her for help with life transitions, caregiving stress, long-term health challenges, or complicated family patterns. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, aging concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and codependency. April brings two decades of practice to these topics and tailors conversations to what each person brings to a session.
In a typical session she listens for what matters most, offers concrete strategies, and coaches small steps forward. She works with individual adults and centers the discussion on personal goals and problem solving. Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in real-life routines and responsibilities.
To begin, a person completes the intake steps and schedules an initial appointment. April uses evidence-based tools to help people manage symptoms and move toward clearer daily habits and relationships.
How April uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies goals, and helps set small, manageable steps that fit everyday life. This approach suits concerns like low motivation, relationship questions, and stress management.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. April may use CBT to help people spot unhelpful thinking, try behavior changes, and reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for strong mood swings or intense reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will discuss options and collaborate on what methods to use based on a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new challenges arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists use these methods to bring practical tools into everyday routines and to support steady, achievable change.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and related concerns including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and support decision making.
How much experience does she have?
April has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.