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April Fitzpatrick

April Fitzpatrick

LMHC

Florida

Compassionate counselor blending talk and creativity

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH21698
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Creative therapy options
    • Motivational approach
    • Strengths focused

    About April

    April Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. April uses straightforward conversation and creative tools to help people notice what matters and take small steps forward.

    She often blends talk therapy with art-making when words feel limited. That creative work is offered as a way to explore feelings and choices without judgment. April also uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, narrative work, and client-centered methods to help people clarify goals and find motivation.

    Her style is honest and curious. She focuses on story change, uncovering limiting beliefs, and helping people reconnect with purpose. April describes this work with a pineapple metaphor - a tough outside and a rich inner core - and she uses that image to help people see their strengths.

    April has eight years of clinical experience and holds the LMHC credential. Her background includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, negative self-image, and substance use concerns. She aims to meet each person where they are and asks questions that help reveal new possibilities.

    Sessions are collaborative and practical. April will suggest exercises, narrative shifts, or creative practices based on what a person needs. Her goal is to help people make room for their crown and move toward a life that fits their values and purpose.

  2. How April’s approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on gentle questions, reflective listening, and finding what matters to the person. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and accepted, with sessions led by the person’s concerns and pace rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple, practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. April will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins between commitments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when a full video session is hard to schedule, while others choose longer conversations that include worksheets or creative exercises. Discussing practical details up front helps shape sessions that work with everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does April commonly help with?

    She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and isolation.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is curious and direct, combining conversational therapy with creative activities when useful. She focuses on story change and practical steps.

    What is her professional background?

    April has eight years of experience providing mental health care and has experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, negative self-image, and substance use concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as indicated by her credential listing FL LMHC.

    Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with scheduling before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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