April is currently working towards a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. With a background in education and career development, April has extensive experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds with personal development and job readiness. Notably, she has spent the last several years working with those reintegrating into the community from incarceration. She specializes in supporting adults with concerns including self-esteem, life transitions, identity, stress, anxiety, communication, relationship concerns and more. April is committed to empowering clients in their own personal growth journey. With a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation of their work together, she supports her clients to identify and pursue their goals.
April provides mental health therapy for individual children (10+), youth, adults, seniors and couples.
April is proud to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, and Indigenous communities.
April’s pronouns are she/her/hers.
April offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
Sessions are offered at a reduced rate of $55/session while completing her Clinical Internship under the supervision of Heather Andrew (MSW RCSW).
Sliding scale fees are available upon inquiry.
Having earned a Bachelor of Education in 2006, April’s previous experience is a blend of education, human services, and career development. Since transitioning out of the traditional classroom to become a Career Coach, April has supported those from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances in identifying personal and professional goals, as well as creating personalized action plans. She has worked extensively with those facing homelessness, individuals who are justice involved, new Canadians and post-secondary students. April loves watching and supporting her clients to overcome barriers and reach their fullest potential.
April’s experience as a Career Coach has prepared her well to be a Clinical Intern, though she is excited to apply her skills in more personal and holistic manner. Her approach is client-centred and trauma informed, drawing on several therapeutic approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Therapy, etc. She strongly believes that each person comes with their own set of life experiences, values, and ways of being. By meeting clients where they are at, and embracing the fact that they are truly the experts in their lives, she aims to foster self-empowerment through therapy in children (10+), youth, adults, seniors, and couples.
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology- Yorkville University (In Progress)
Bachelor of Education Degree- Social Studies and Native Education- University of Alberta (2006)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association- Student Member #11253212
As a Clinical Intern, April's services are not covered by insurance or benefits providers.
Instead, she offers low-cost services at a rate of $55 per 50 minute session. Additional sliding scale fees are available upon inquiry.
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