- 20 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience in Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. April aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most to them and find practical ways forward.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She listens for each person's goals and tailors sessions to fit daily realities. That can mean working on coping skills for stress, talking through relationship patterns, or developing plans to manage mood and sleep.
April also brings methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Those methods offer clear strategies for shifting thoughts and behaviors and for building emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added tools she uses to increase awareness and strengthen motivation for change.
She has worked with people facing chronic health conditions, caregiver strain, parenting challenges, and the emotional effects of major life transitions. April pays attention to how physical illness, family roles, and past losses shape feelings and choices.
Sessions are grounded in respect and steady support. April helps people map small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning and more satisfying relationships. Prospective clients are invited to describe their concerns and goals so she can match the approach to their needs.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She listens for each person's goals and tailors sessions to fit daily realities. That can mean working on coping skills for stress, talking through relationship patterns, or developing plans to manage mood and sleep.
April also brings methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Those methods offer clear strategies for shifting thoughts and behaviors and for building emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added tools she uses to increase awareness and strengthen motivation for change.
She has worked with people facing chronic health conditions, caregiver strain, parenting challenges, and the emotional effects of major life transitions. April pays attention to how physical illness, family roles, and past losses shape feelings and choices.
Sessions are grounded in respect and steady support. April helps people map small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning and more satisfying relationships. Prospective clients are invited to describe their concerns and goals so she can match the approach to their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online therapy options
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead to set goals and priorities. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through problems and decide what change looks like for them.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for worry, low mood, sleep problems, and managing day-to-day stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can help people who struggle with strong reactions, relationship conflict, or impulse control.
April treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges emerge.
The biography does not specify which online session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work breaks, reduce travel time, or avoid a camera when they prefer a shorter phone check-in. Licensed professionals can use online work to help maintain consistency and keep therapy practical for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
April uses a client-centered, collaborative style. She listens first, then develops practical steps that match each person’s goals.
What kind of professional background does she have?
April has 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.