April Fitzpatrick, LMHC

April Fitzpatrick brings a warm, creative presence to therapy and often invites art-making as an alternative way to explore feelings and choices when words alone do not suffice. Known affectionately as the Pineapple Lady, she encourages people to "Make Room for Your Crown," using the pineapple as a metaphor for protective outer layers and an inner core of growth. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - April blends expressive art practices with evidence-based therapies, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, to help people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-image and substance use.

Across eight years of clinical work, April has rooted her practice in truth-telling, narrative change, racial healing, and transformation, addressing stress, coping with life changes, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose and self-love. She centers each person’s unique inner experience, remaining curious, engaged, and committed to helping others uncover strengths and possibilities. April uses creative and practical strategies to reveal the many “flowers” that make up a person’s journey and to normalize the seasons of growth and transition.

She welcomes individuals seeking support with grief, young adult issues, or shifts in self-esteem, offering a collaborative style that honors choice and creativity while working toward clearer understanding and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

April brings together client-centered care and evidence-based techniques to guide work in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating space for each person to lead the conversation; it helps with building self-understanding, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is often helpful for managing anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and with oneself, supporting work around grief, attachment, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - April collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with April is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules or different life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support, practice new skills between sessions, and stay connected with a licensed professional from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.