- CBT informed
- Goal focused
- Compassionate care
About April
April Kouri is a licensed mental health counselor who combines practical strategies with a warm, client-centered style. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. April also addresses parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and issues that affect day-to-day functioning such as intimacy and self-esteem.
She trained at the University of Central Florida, completing a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. April has worked across residential, inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. That variety shaped her approach to both short-term goals and longer-term change.
April uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and build more effective routines. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set concrete, achievable goals and track progress. Throughout, she keeps a client-centered stance, prioritizing the person’s experience and values when planning next steps.
Her experience includes work with people facing process addictions such as problematic gaming and internet use, and with those coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress. She has led groups on depression, stress management, career planning, and addiction recovery, and has supported people dealing with bipolar disorder, eating issues, and chronic pain.
April is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices in English. Her aim is to combine compassion with clear tools so people can make steady, workable changes in their daily lives.
How April’s approaches translate to online work
April commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused methods alongside a client-centered stance. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more workable habits; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and small steps toward them, which can speed progress when people need practical results.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April listens to each person’s priorities and adjusts methods to match goals and preferences. She works with clients to decide whether to focus on skill-building, goal-setting, or a blend of both during online sessions.
Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online therapy can help people fit sessions into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to continue care when illness, caregiving, or mobility issues make in-person visits difficult. April aims to shape online work so it fits everyday life while focusing on clear, practical progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include relationship strain, parenting, grief, addictions, and issues related to chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
April blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused goal work. Sessions typically move between understanding patterns and setting small practical steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience in residential, inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. She has led groups on stress, depression, career development, and addiction topics.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. Her training includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a bachelor’s in psychology.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Format options are not specified here; please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether remote or in-person visits are possible.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.