About April
April Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She brings 25 years of practice to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. April works with concerns that include relationship strain, burnout and compassion fatigue, addiction, ADHD, and trauma recovery.
Her style is down-to-earth and conversational. She listens first, then helps people untangle unhelpful thinking and build new routines.
Background and approach
April uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that fuel distress and teach realistic coping skills. She also draws on client-centered principles to follow each person's pace and priorities. That means the conversation centers on what matters most to the client and on their goals for daily life.
For clients wrestling with meaning, loss, or spiritual questions, she offers elements of existential and Jungian-informed work to explore values and personal stories. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help calm stress reactions and improve attention. April's background includes work in higher-acuity settings, which informs how she supports people during intense or overwhelming times.
She is comfortable addressing identity-related concerns including LGBT issues and gender dysphoria. April earned her Master of Social Work and holds a California LCSW. Sessions are offered in English and are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging depending on the client's needs and schedule.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
April often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to lower stress and help people stay present during difficult moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April listens to the client's goals and life situation, then suggests approaches to try together. Over time she adjusts techniques based on what helps the client feel and function better.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or steady support when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or daily routines while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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