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April Shields

Therapist(she/her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I support neurodivergent adults seeking clarity, confidence, and relief from anxiety and burnout. With a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach, I help clients develop tools that feel practical and empowering. My background in EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic techniques provides a path to create real change. Together, we’ll work toward a life where you feel in control, aligned with your values, and connected to yourself and others.

My approach to therapy

My approach helps you find balance and reconnect with yourself in meaningful ways. Therapy with me blends CBT, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and somatic tools to support healing and resilience, so you can manage anxiety and burnout with confidence. Together, we’ll build practical steps toward self-trust and authentic connection, creating sustainable habits that help you move forward feeling calm, empowered, and free from overwhelm.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, you’ll gain practical tools to manage anxiety and develop resilience. Therapy is about reconnecting with yourself, building supportive habits, and finding clarity. Clients leave feeling more in control, confident, and equipped to set boundaries, reducing burnout and self-doubt. My goal is for you to feel deeply aligned with your values, empowered in your relationships, and confident to face life’s challenges authentically.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Wisconsin, Arizona, Colorado), LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Insurance accepted
    United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English