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April Fortner

Compassionate, practical therapy for relationships and well-being

LPC Texas

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About April

April Fortner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to address relationship struggles, anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, trauma, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

April emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and work toward concrete changes. Her practice includes support for couples, people navigating life transitions, and those coping with grief, mood concerns, or intimacy-related issues.

April also addresses a broad range of related topics such as attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, body image, and substance use. She adapts interventions to each client's needs rather than relying on a single method.

Clients can expect practical tools and collaborative goal-setting informed by approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method as appropriate. April presents therapy as a partnership, acknowledging that starting treatment takes courage and offering guidance through the early steps of change.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online work



April draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to shape online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and relationship strain, offering practical strategies and skill-building that adapt well to video or phone formats. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help clients feel heard and explore their own solutions; this approach supports building trust and emotional safety across spoken and written session types.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. April discusses goals and preferences with each person to determine which methods fit best, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds so the process stays aligned with the client's needs and comfort level.

Online therapy with April is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, continue work during transitions, and maintain momentum between meetings while allowing therapists and clients to use evidence-informed practices in a range of formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does April commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related and parenting issues, mood disorders, and related challenges.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to match methods to client needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has practiced for 16 years and applies that experience to help clients navigate relationship struggles, life changes, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
April is an LPC licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 67156, and she provides services while based in Texas.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for meeting with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English