Welcome! I’m April, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. Congratulations on taking the first step towards reaching your goals. Don’t discount the decision you’ve made to search for help, because many people never do so. I see counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client; I have the mental health expertise while you’re the expert of you! For this reason I'll spend our earliest contacts getting to know you better.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and therefore, I want to give you information so you can choose for yourself if you’d like to work with me. I would describe my counseling style as warm, but professional. I love to use strength-based approaches as much as possible, also incorporating your values into our work.
I find myself using an integrative approach, incorporating different theoretical frameworks and techniques that I will tailor to fit your needs. Two approaches I use most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered counseling uses a lot of reflection to help you process your thoughts and feelings, which is often the first step towards solving your problems. CBT helps us examine your thought patterns and whether they are helpful or harmful. If a particular thought is harmful that could trigger issues like a depressed mood, for example. We’ll work together to replace the harmful thoughts with more helpful ones. There are many other approaches to potentially integrate into our sessions, and I’d be happy to explain anything I believe may benefit you.
I once read a quote online (source unknown) that rings true for me: “A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.”
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 11996
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Pomerlyan. 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.
April is like a trusted guide, encourager and helper as I walk the road to healing.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
April has been the best therapist I have ever worked with. I can tell she really listens, and brings perspectives I would never think of. She will bring things I’ve said up in previous sessions to keep me thinking through the big picture. She’s helped me find the confidence to face my fears, and to keep moving forward. Thanks April! I highly suggest her to anyone looking for unbiased and patient, support!
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
The Best!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with April for 11 months on issues concerning anger management
April has been incredibly understanding and supportive throughout my sessions. She really tries to understand and assess my needs as we progress with no judgment. She is also always re-assessing my coping mechanisms and offering new ones if need be. Such a great woman!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have only been with April for a month now, but I am thankful for someone to understand the feelings I’m feeling while also helping me understand others feelings around me. She is giving me the tools I need to understand rather than react. It’s a slow journey but I feel confident she will get me there.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
April is awesome and makes me feel better every single time.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with April for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes