About
- LGBT issues
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About April
April Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, and identity concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift negative thoughts that keep problems stuck. She also draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to each person.
April has experience in higher-intensity settings, including work in partial hospitalization programs. That background informs how she structures sessions when someone feels overwhelmed or is managing strong symptoms. She also blends existential and Jungian ideas when clients want to look at meaning, life purpose, or deeper patterns in their life.
Her training at the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Seminary influences how she supports grief, caregiver exhaustion, and recovery from religious dogma. She describes herself as spiritual but not religious and respects many faith traditions without identifying with one.
Sessions focus on clear, usable steps: naming the problem, tracking thoughts and feelings, and trying new behaviors between meetings. April aims to help people notice small changes that add up, and she pays attention to how life roles like parenting or caregiving affect mental health.
People considering work with her are encouraged to think about what they want to change, what has helped before, and what feels manageable now. The first meeting is used to set practical goals and decide which approaches to try together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation, clarifying concerns, and collaboratively setting goals, which can help with relationship and parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In online meetings CBT commonly includes brief in-session exercises and homework assignments such as thought records or behavior experiments to try between appointments, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change. Ask about session length and any format details when you schedule so you can pick what best fits your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people manage parenting stress, blended family issues, communication problems, and relationship strain that affect home life.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including work in partial hospitalization programs and community settings in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.