April Fortner, LPC

April Fortner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She uses practical, goal-focused methods to address common struggles such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addictive behaviors. April aims to create a calm, open space where people can talk about what’s most worrying them right now.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting. April also uses client-centered listening to hear what matters most to each person. For couples or partners she incorporates elements of emotionally focused work and the Gottman Method to improve connection and communication.

Her approach is straightforward and individualized. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and small steps that fit everyday life. People can expect a mix of talking, problem solving, and skill practice between meetings.

With 16 years of professional experience, April has helped people manage grief, trauma, parenting stress, attention difficulties, and career or life transitions. She pays attention to how relationships, values, and past experiences shape current challenges.

April speaks English and provides services in Texas. She encourages anyone who feels stuck to take a first step and explore what might help them feel better.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

April often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which adapts well to video or phone sessions when the focus is on skill building and homework.

She also emphasizes a client-centered approach, offering empathetic listening and support that helps people feel heard. This style works in any format and is useful for processing grief, stress, or life changes where a steady therapeutic relationship matters.

For couples and relationship concerns she uses emotionally focused techniques and Gottman-informed strategies to improve communication and repair connection. Those methods involve guided conversations and exercises that can be done on video calls or via messaging between sessions to reinforce learning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then tailor methods together. This lets the plan evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls are good for in-depth conversation and couples work, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, skill reminders, or brief coaching between sessions. These options help make care accessible around work, family, and travel demands.