Profile / United States
April Stevens, LCSW, LICSW
Utah
LCSW focused on anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma and grief support
- Parenting and family issues
About April
April Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credentials LCSW and LICSW and 21 years of practice. She works with concerns such as addiction, trauma, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress-related problems. Sessions focus on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
She earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work with a mental health concentration. April completed internships in child protective services and at a Veterans Affairs medical center where she worked with PTSD and substance use programs. She holds an LCSW in Utah and an LICSW in Alabama and has over two decades of clinical experience.
April commonly uses Rational Emotive Behavioral techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and challenge irrational thoughts. She teaches concrete tools like thought reframing, reality checking, thought stopping, and behavioral strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Motivational interviewing and journal work are also part of her approach when helpful.
Her background includes work across the lifespan, from young children through older adults, with experience in parenting and co-parenting concerns, blended family questions, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life-stage transitions. She also brings experience with eating and sleeping concerns, body image, and anger management.
Sessions include discussion of diagnosis education, consultation with outside agencies when needed, and skills practice. People typically leave with specific steps to try at home and a plan for follow-up in subsequent meetings.
How cognitive and behavioral approaches work online
April often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. CBT sessions teach step-by-step tools such as identifying negative thoughts, testing their accuracy, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxious or depressive symptoms.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and helping the person set their own goals. This approach supports clearer priorities and more self-directed problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed; those techniques provide concrete exercises for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive actions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. April will review goals and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what works and what doesn’t.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins between obligations, or enable a quieter space with less background activity. Licensed professionals can use online work to focus on skill practice, homework review, and structured exercises that translate into everyday routines.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using cognitive and behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach strategies people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background and experience length?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, with internships in child protective services and Veterans Affairs programs, and years working across a range of mental health settings.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and is licensed in Utah and Alabama. Her listed practice region is Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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