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Dr. April Bennett, SC Psychologist 1344
South Carolina
SC Psychologist - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed focus
- Sleep and mood issues
About April
Dr. April Bennett is a South Carolina psychologist with 16 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bennett helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, depression, and addictions. They also support people facing issues around relationships, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Bennett uses a primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach alongside other methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and building small practical changes. The work can include looking at early family patterns and how they affect current reactions, and finding ways to clarify values and purpose.
In practice, conversations are direct and structured. People learn short exercises to use between sessions and plan experiments to try in daily life. The therapist also helps link physical health and emotional reactions when relevant, and draws on brief, solution-focused techniques to highlight existing strengths.
Dr. Bennett has experience addressing complex trauma and insomnia and brings that background into case planning. They welcome people from diverse backgrounds and consider cultural factors when discussing goals and strategies. Sessions aim to produce clear skill sets people can use outside therapy.
Dr. Bennett works from a clinical perspective that combines behavior-focused tools and deeper exploration of meaning. The approach is practical and process-oriented, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps toward better functioning.
Approach in online sessions
Dr. Bennett commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms, which is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood disorders. ACT works with values and committed actions, helping people clarify what matters and take steps toward that life even when difficult feelings are present.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasize behavior change, values work, or exploration of personal history.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use practical exercises from their normal context, which can help rehearse new responses in everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Dr. Bennett addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy day to day?
The work is structured and practical, often using Cognitive Behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change habits. Sessions include exercises and short behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
Dr. Bennett has 16 years of experience and draws from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused methods in clinical work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as SC Psychologist 1344 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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