Hello, here are a few things about me. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Texas with more than 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and individuals with a wide range of issues. I work with men and women to address issues and bring focus to present and future goals. Couples, various relationship dynamics and individuals to identify challenges and reach goals.
We all experience human conditions that can be difficult to navigate like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction, and processing trauma, to name a few. You don't have to navigate it alone.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels so I focus on what my client needs. I use many theories like cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and psychodynamic to name a few, and provide an open and safe environment to explore your concerns without pressure or judgment. Because we all process information differently we will work together to develop a plan of action tailored to your strengths, goals, and needs.
It takes courage to reach out and want something more for yourself, and your life. Taking the first step toward change can be challenging. If you are ready I am fully committed to working hard with you from beginning to success.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LMFT 202486
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Murray-Bravo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a great therapist and a great human being overall when we used to do the messaging I used to look over her messages to make me feel better. She listens and is very understanding
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with April for 1 month on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
April shows empathy and is exceptionally good at helping you reflect, refocus and transition through life changes.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with April for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
April really helps untangle inner thoughts and gets down to the reason of why you're struggling...no ifs ands or buts. It's helpful to talk to her and she sends lots of helpful resources to read and watch between sessions.
Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very insightful and understanding. She takes my feelings into consideration and tries to play devil's advocate sometimes while also at times tries to say I am not the one always wrong. She is someone who supports me and I hope to continue using in the future.
Written on Mar 02, 2020 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties