My fee is $175 for individual sessions
and $200 for couples.

For those interested in couples work, April asks for a commitment of weekly sessions when initially starting treatment. Bi-weekly can be discussed if there are financial hardships or significant scheduling problems.

Hi, I’m April!

In an effort to better support couples, I have recently taken a specific interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I have received specialized training and supervision in this modality of treatment over the last several years (see below). Additionally, I consult with a certified EFT couples therapist/supervisor several times a month to ensure that I am supporting couples to the best of my ability with evidence based EFT interventions. 

EFT is a highly researched and successful model that supports couples who want to move from reactivity to deep meaningful connection and healing. Research has demonstrated that this model creates long term positive change – couples who have worked with an effective EFT therapist are better able to understand and manage their conflict while feeling closer and more securely connected.

Whether in couples or individual counseling, I will support you in healing emotional pain and past wounds while guiding you towards becoming the best and most authentic version of yourself. I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients are heard, seen, and supported. I use evidenced based practices to dig into the places you are feeling stuck, unsatisfied, or in pain. I will gently challenge the obstacles getting in the way of you making positive change and holding you back from being the person or the couple you want to be.

I moved to Atlanta in 2020 from southern California. In my free time I enjoy taking yoga classes, exploring new park/hiking areas with my family, and going to Braves games!

I am a member of the following organizations:

  • ICEEFT: International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused

    Therapy

  • ACEFT: Atlanta Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

If you have any questions about my training or background, please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to connecting with you and would be happy to answer any questions in our free 10 minute phone consultation. Feel free to reach out to me directly at april@innerbalanceatlanta.com or 404-496-8507.

Please note that April meets with clients out of our Brookhaven satellite office.

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My Areas of Training

EFT Advanced Training (ACEFT)- "Navigating the Neural Dance: Applying Polyvagal Theory to the Practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy" January 2024

EFT Advanced Training- “The Leading Edge After Core Skills” (Dr. Ryan Rana & Dr. James Hawkins; North Texas EFT) November 2023

Four Day Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (Atlanta Center for EFT) 2022

Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills Series (Atlanta Center for EFT) 22-23

Emotionally Focused Therapy with Individuals - Level 1 (Atlanta Center for EFT) 2023FW

Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders (Cognitive Therapy & Training Center, Inc)

Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders (Cognitive Therapy & Training Center, Inc)

Cognitive Therapy of Schema Change (Cognitive Therapy & Training Center, Inc)

8 Week Mindful Self Compassion Program (UCSD School of Medicine)

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation: An Integration of Science and Practice ( UCSD School of Medicine)

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My Specialties

Couples Counseling

Young adult issues/ Life transitions

Mood regulation (Anxiety and Depression)

Self-esteem/Identify development

Perfectionism

Poor/ineffective boundaries with others

Stress management/Test taking anxiety (April has extensive experience helping law school students prepare for the BAR exam)

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April Recommends:

 

Websites

Kristin Neff PhD | Self Compassion Meditations and Exercises

UCSD | Mindfulness and Compassion Resources

Podcasts

"Dear Therapists” with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

"Hidden Brain" with Shankar Vedantam

"Unlocking Us” with Brene Brown

 

Books

Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb

Untamed and Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle

Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them, Tina Gilbertson

Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson