Hi! My name is April Adler and I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the State of Florida. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, a program dedicated to self-discovery, mindfulness, and learning to focus on what we CAN change vs. what we can’t. I have over 30 years of counseling experience working with a variety of modalities including: Grief Counseling, Eating Disorders, Depression/Feelings of Hopelessness, Addictions/Substance Abuse, Spiritual Growth, 12-Step Recovery, Daily Coaching, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth Issues, Dealing with Change and Life Transitions, and Job Search skills.
I have worked at a living and learning facility for the developmentally disabled; have provided illness and grief counseling through Hospice, and was employed in an Eating Disorders/Substance Abuse Treatment Center where I provided individual, group and family therapy. I also facilitated daily meditation/guided imagery exercises, inner-child work, spirituality and 1st Step groups, and educational recovery lectures.
I have always believed that counseling should be an empowering experience. We often lack self-esteem, experience feelings of low self-worth, and sometimes lose faith in ourselves. This is the point where counseling can help us learn to believe in ourselves again. Counseling is a vehicle for change.
The counseling theories that I lean toward are cognitive behavioral, humanistic and integrative. I believe that it is important to focus on your strengths and abilities; to see your own magnificence. How we think directly impacts how we feel and behave. Our work together will help you to identify old ways of thinking and acting that no longer serve you. We get to view life through a new pair of glasses!
I believe that any good relationship is based on trust, and I promise to create a safe space for you to be heard and validated. I am described as compassionate, gentle and kind but can also be firm when a situation calls for it. It’s important to note that I practice unconditional regard and will never judge or shame you.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH4964
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April is very supportive and she helps me sort through decisions I am making in my daily life. I highly recommended April’s ability to center and ground my thoughts when I am overly anxious.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with April for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, addictions, and compassion fatigue
April has been a good match for me. She is a good listener, makes suggestions, many of which I’ve tried and follow. She stays in touch between sessions and is clear on my goals and issues. I appreciate someone who will challenge me and help me become better at being myself.
Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with April for 7 months on issues concerning grief, and intimacy-related issues
Seeing April Adler for help has been one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a long time. She is so warm, compassionate, and friendly, and brings her undivided attention to our sessions *every* time. I've frequently seen her taking notes and revisiting thoughts I've told her many sessions ago! She sends me worksheets and exercises often that help me identify how I'm feeling. She's been kind of like my secret superpower to handling my life this year. She's helped me build more confidence in myself, and helped me overcome lots of social anxiety I was feeling. I can't recommend her enough!
Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
April is very nice, tactful and understanding. She's given me chances to reflect and tools to help minimize my anxiety.
Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with April for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Although I have only been talking with April for a short time, the positivity and care in her messages was so helpful for me, and helped me learn how to talk in a positive and caring way towards myself. She checked in with me when I was unable to respond for a while, which helped me feel like someone was there for me and had my back, even when I couldn't respond, and helped me to feel worthy and important. She also provided me with a lot of helpful suggestions for different things to try, many of which I hadn't tried before or realized were available to me. I found working with April very helpful, and would recommend her to anyone, especially if you struggle with self esteem. I will be back on the BetterHelp app after I have dealt with a physical condition and I look forward to working with April again.
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
April is such a calm and receptive counselor. She approaches each session without judgement and with a warmth that makes you feel comfortable with any topic. I truly appreciate her approach!
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd