April Hitchcock-Fofana , LMSW

April Hitchcock-Fofana, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), is a Michigan-based therapist with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She combines professional training with a compassionate, person-centered stance to support individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Her practice addresses a broad spectrum of issues, including stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, family and parenting dynamics, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. April works with clients across developmental stages and life transitions, offering practical strategies alongside emotional support to help people build resilience and clearer direction.

Drawing on client-centered principles and evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing, she emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. April seeks to understand each person in the context of their relationships, culture, and unique history, tailoring interventions to meet individual goals.

Clients can expect a steady, affirming presence focused on developing coping skills, improving communication, and fostering lasting personal growth. Based in Michigan, she provides a welcoming environment for exploration and healing while guiding clients toward more fulfilling, manageable lives.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Benefits

April incorporates Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person to find their own solutions, which is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. April integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be beneficial for intense mood swings, anger, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. April collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - appointments can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access consistent support from wherever they are in Michigan.