April Nance
Compassionate evidence-based counseling for change
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About April
April Nance is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience who integrates evidence-based methods into a cooperative, person-focused approach.
Background and approach
She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people examine patterns of thought and behavior, and pairs that with client-centered practices that prioritize empathy, respect, and the client's own goals. Her background in scientific inquiry and neuroscience informs a thoughtful use of assessment to identify strengths and tailor interventions.
Before becoming a counselor she worked as a research scientist and educator in the natural health field, bringing more than three decades of study in cultural diversity and holistic health into her work. That experience complements a clinical focus on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, mood and impulse-related concerns, and relationship and family issues.
April emphasizes collaboration, helping people explore values and choices rather than giving directive advice. Her practice reflects a commitment to ethical care and practical resources, and she maintains active involvement with the Texas Counseling Association.
April describes her therapeutic stance with the motto "Kindness Matters," and aims to offer a warm, professional setting where clients can build confidence, motivation, and clearer strategies for change.
Practical approaches for online therapeutic work
April uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, mood disorders, and impulse-related concerns. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and supporting clients' own decisions so therapy is guided by each person's values and lived experience. Additionally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for heightened emotional or behavioral challenges.Finding the right approach is collaborative; April works with each client to blend methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than relying on a single modality. She uses assessment information and ongoing feedback to adjust the plan of care so that therapy remains focused and relevant to the client's priorities.
Online therapy with April is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make regular participation easier for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow practical continuity of care while clients pursue goals such as reducing anxiety, addressing addiction-related challenges, improving communication, or building new coping skills.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English