Dr. April Brewer, LPC

Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Doctor of Behavioral Health who brings a wide range of clinical and military experience to her therapeutic work. Her career began in the U.S. Air Force as an active duty medic and later included work as a psychometrician with the U.S. Navy serving clients from age three through adulthood. She has served as a DUI and Drug Court Counselor, a mental health therapist at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and as a Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator and mental health clinician in superior and state courts. Her background also includes roles as a Military and Family Life Counselor on Department of Defense installations and as a private practice clinician offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as psychoeducation and consultation services across the lifespan.

Dr. Brewer earned a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Arizona State University with a focus on integrated behavioral health care, and she also holds a M.S. in Clinical Counseling, a M.S. in Human Services, and a B.S. in Human and Social Services Administration from Bellevue University. She uses an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to each person or family, drawing from evidence-informed methods to address relationship and family concerns, parenting and attachment issues, trauma and grief, mood disorders, addiction, stress and anxiety, and many other life challenges. Dr. Brewer is committed to partnering with individuals and families to support health, wellness, and practical progress toward their goals, and she is ready to begin work when clients are prepared to start.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. April Brewer uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and goals - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thought and behavior by teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address unhelpful thinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on emotional bonding and interaction patterns in couples and families, helping partners and family members recognize and change the ways they respond to one another to improve connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Brewer works with each person or family to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy stays responsive and effective. Clients can expect to explore options together and to shift strategies if another approach seems more helpful.

Online therapy with Dr. Brewer is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or different comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to attend sessions consistently, integrate skills into daily life, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals regardless of location.