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April Bolin

Empathetic clinician blending practical strategies and depth

LCSW California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About April

April Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in California who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, identity questions such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria, as well as life changes like caregiving and end-of-life concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad clinical background to help clients navigate overwhelming emotions, clarify values, and develop practical coping strategies. Her work blends evidence-based techniques and reflective, depth-oriented perspectives.

April often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and she integrates client-centered, existential, Jungian, and mindfulness influences when a more exploratory or spiritually informed approach suits the person's needs.

With many years in intensive clinical settings and a history of supporting people through grief, caregiver exhaustion, and recovery from restrictive belief systems, she emphasizes collaboration, self-compassion, and gradual, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

April brings together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques to create practical and person-focused online work. CBT focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and acceptance to help people feel understood and to explore values, identity, and relational concerns.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so that the pace and focus match what is most helpful for the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options enable ongoing care that can fit into busy schedules, support people in different locations within California, and allow continuity when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does April address?
She works with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, stress and compassion fatigue, bipolar and ADHD, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines practical, skills-based work with reflective exploration, using client-centered principles and mindfulness alongside cognitive techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and deepen self-understanding.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 25 years of experience delivering mental health services in California and has worked in intensive treatment settings as well as with people facing grief, caregiver stress, and recovery from restrictive belief systems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW with license CA LCSW 17542 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English