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April Jenkins

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m April-Autumn—founder of establisHER+empowerHIM= embraceUS: Counseling & Life Strategies. I help women rediscover their identity, unlock their potential, and stand on the unshakable foundation of self-love and purpose. With men, I create a safe and empowering space to explore the complexities of manhood, confront societal expectations, and develop tools to navigate stress, equity, and emotional well-being with confidence.

My approach to therapy

My work is rooted in mental, emotional, spiritual, and communal wholeness—because healthy individuals create healthier relationships. Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with yourself, heal from trauma, or strengthen your partnership, I walk alongside teens, women, and men on their journeys through:

  • Self-esteem and self-discovery
  • Partnership and marriage reconnection
  • Break-up and divorce recovery
  • PTSD, depression, and anxiety
  • Work-life balance
  • Premarital counseling and relationship skills
  • Radical self-love and identity formation

What you can expect from me

My deepest passion lies in cultivating self-awareness, love, and lasting family wellness to help you build a life that feels aligned and whole.

🌿 Ready for a change? Let’s talk. Book a FREE consultation today if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed
  • Are you struggling with low confidence or self-worth?
  • Are you navigating a major life transition?
  • Feel disconnected in your relationships
  • Need support adjusting to a “new normal”
  • Or simply know it’s time for a shift in your life

📅 Hours: Monday–Friday | 8 AM–7PM (Limited Saturday appointments available)

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at North Carolina State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina, Florida), LCSW-S (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor) (Texas)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Strength-Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English