- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, and other life challenges. April lists social anxiety and phobia among the areas she addresses and brings long experience to those struggles.
April uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for coping when emotions run high. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear in her practice to support change and build small, manageable skills.
People who see her can expect straightforward conversation about what’s happening day to day. Sessions often include practicing new ways of thinking, testing small behavior changes, and learning coping tools to use between meetings. She also addresses issues such as parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and intimacy-related concerns.
April’s background includes work with adoption and foster care topics, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and aging and geriatric concerns. She notes experience with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, chronic pain and co-morbidity, along with communication and control issues that show up in relationships.
Her style favors collaboration: she listens, suggests options, and helps people try concrete steps. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Michigan as an LMSW. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
April commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and reflecting those concerns back so goals become clearer; this helps when someone feels misunderstood or unsure how to start. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small changes to reduce anxiety or shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. She will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on the client’s goals and what feels most useful. That collaborative view helps shape which skills are practiced between sessions and which topics get priority.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. When arranged, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the contexts where they matter most, then discuss what worked in the next meeting. For exact information on available session types please confirm the current options during sign-up.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and related challenges such as sleep and parenting strain.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style combined with practical methods like CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and test small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.