- Family of origin patterns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, and other related challenges. April uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people sort through recurring patterns that affect daily life.
Her background blends long-term clinical work with a focus on family of origin issues and attachment concerns. In sessions she listens to how early roles and expectations from home still show up now. She helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding to them.
April draws on client-centered work to prioritize each person’s perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used where emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her approach. Those tools support noticing unhelpful reactions and finding motivation for change. Together these approaches aim to make small, manageable shifts in everyday routines.
She works with adults navigating parenting stresses, relationship patterns, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and identity questions. Sessions move at a steady, realistic pace and focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person and making room for their perspective. It supports people who want to understand how their family background shapes current choices and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and for changing habits that come from learned family roles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will discuss which methods fit a person's needs and goals and she will use them collaboratively. That means noting what helps, adjusting over time, and focusing on doable changes.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that fit a lunch break, and they can work well when video is not convenient or bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family background?
She helps people understand how family of origin roles and expectations affect current relationships and behavior. Topics include attachment issues, abandonment, blended family concerns, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. April combines practical CBT techniques with DBT skills and mindfulness to address emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and caregiving stress.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The therapist will provide details when you begin the matching process.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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