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April Fitzpatrick, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Art-informed methods
- Motivational interviewing
About April
April Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. April also works with concerns around communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and young adult issues.
April uses straightforward conversation and creative methods when words feel limited. She often invites art-making alongside talk therapy to help people notice patterns and choices. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical tools as well as stories that shape how someone sees themselves.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the person’s goals and Emotionally-Focused ideas to help name and work with strong feelings. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy appear in sessions when someone wants help changing a behavior or rewriting a personal story.
April describes her work as curiosity-driven and truth-focused. She helps people explore their reactions and try small experiments to see what changes. When helpful, she pairs verbal exercises with art-based activities to build new awareness beyond words.
Clients can expect a practical, plainspoken style that balances structure and creativity. April encourages people to notice patterns and test new responses over time. She asks questions, offers techniques, and follows the client’s lead to set goals and measure progress.
How April’s approaches translate to online work
April integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in straightforward ways online. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person's goals and priorities, allowing them to guide what to work on next.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when strong feelings come up, helping people name emotions and try different responses so relationships with themselves and others feel clearer. These methods aim to be practical and observable, with homework or short experiments between sessions when useful. The therapist will discuss which approaches fit best and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that fit a work break. It also lets people try techniques such as in-the-moment thought records or guided exercises during the session. The therapist will work with the client to choose a workable rhythm and set manageable goals for each meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does April commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like guilt, isolation, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and curious, combining structured techniques with creative exercises to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has eight years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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