At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 17542
- NPI
- 1134369879
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma informed approach
About April
April Bolin is an LCSW who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice in California. She helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship strain, addiction, and major life changes. Her approach centers on listening and helping people find practical next steps that fit their lives.
She often uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change. Cognitive behavioral strategies are also a regular part of her work, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of coping. April combines these methods with a client-centered stance that focuses on what matters most to each person.
April has worked in hospital-based and community settings, including partial hospitalization programs, and has supported people through trauma, loss, caregiver exhaustion, and spiritual questions. Her background includes training in psycho-spiritual care, which she brings into sessions when it fits a person's goals and beliefs.
In sessions she aims for clear, simple steps and honest conversation. She encourages reflection and practical change rather than long lists of homework. The goal is steady progress toward better day-to-day functioning and greater self-understanding.
April values patience and self-compassion in the work of change. She helps people notice small shifts that lead to bigger improvements over time and supports them through setbacks as part of that process.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
April uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that work well in conversation. Motivational interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change, asking open questions, and supporting commitment to small steps. This approach can help with addictions, ambivalence, and making lifestyle changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. April will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. She adjusts pacing and techniques as progress and challenges appear, so the plan evolves with the client's needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when full video isn't practical. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to learn what formats are offered and what will best fit your routine and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April work with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, stress and compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is April's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using listening and motivational interviewing to surface what a person wants to change and build momentum from there.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in community and hospital-based settings, including partial hospitalization programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
April is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with April?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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