Therapist profile
Dr. April Brewer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Family
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- Relationship struggles
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and EFT methods
About April
Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. She lists relationship, family, parenting, intimacy, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and a range of related concerns among her focuses. Dr. Brewer built her background across military and civilian roles that involved direct mental health care and program coordination.
She previously served as a U.S. Air Force medic and worked as a psychometrician for the U.S. Navy Civilian service, which gave her experience with assessment across ages. Her clinical work has included roles in DUI and drug courts, Veterans Affairs mental health services, behavioral health treatment court coordination, and Military and Family Life Counseling on Department of Defense installations.
Dr. Brewer holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and two master’s degrees in clinical counseling and human services from Bellevue University. She also has a bachelor’s degree in human and social services administration. The biography lists Georgia LPC and Virginia LPC as her professional licensure entries.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches rather than a single model. The methods she lists include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. That mix is applied to family and parenting concerns as well as issues such as attachment, blended family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Practical goals in her work include improving communication, addressing relationship and intimacy strains, managing mood and anxiety symptoms, and navigating life changes like separation or blended family transitions. Readers should confirm current session formats before booking to match their needs.
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Approaches used and what online sessions look like
Dr. Brewer integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the individual’s concerns and priorities, helping people talk through relationship and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and thought-behavior links to address anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and anger.She also lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as part of her approach, which focuses on identifying emotions and their impact on relationship patterns. EFT techniques can help people shift how they respond in close relationships and repair communication problems. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Ask about which online session formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. The therapist will discuss practical details and choose a workable arrangement based on your needs and day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists parenting, family, blended family issues, fatherhood issues, and communication problems among her focus areas. She also works with separation, divorce, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is eclectic and client-centered, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address practical problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience across military and civilian behavioral health roles, courts, VA services, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is listed with Georgia LPC and Virginia LPC. She is based in Georgia.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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