- Guilt and shame
- Addictions coping
- Trauma recovery
About April
April Wentworth is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of experience. April works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. They also address communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, and women's issues.
April sees the person as the expert in their own story. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than labels. April invites clients to name what feels hardest and to notice what has already helped, then builds on those strengths.
In sessions April talks through coping skills for intense moments, routines that steady mood, and ways to reshape unhelpful thinking. When addiction or trauma is involved, they balance immediate safety and coping with longer-term goals. Work often includes learning clearer communication for relationships and repairing self-worth after painful events.
April describes therapy as collaborative. They listen for patterns that keep someone stuck and suggest small experiments to try between meetings. Progress is measured in everyday changes such as fewer panic episodes, better sleep, or easier conversations.
People who come to April often want direct, practical support for guilt or shame that lingers from past actions or messages from family or faith. April helps people sort those feelings and decide what matters next in their lives.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
April uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in plain, practice-focused ways. One approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This helps with persistent guilt, anxiety, and low mood by teaching ways to notice and reframe automatic negative thoughts. Another approach centers on coping skills and behavioral experiments. That involves testing small changes in daily routines, practicing grounding or breathing exercises, and tracking what reduces panic or cravings.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. April will discuss options, listen to your goals and preferences, and adapt techniques based on what actually helps you. This collaborative process is meant to match methods to real-life needs instead of following a fixed script.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can be scheduled around work, video can support face-to-face conversation, and phone calls may work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and accessible so therapy can fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does April work with?
April works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, panic attacks, and women's issues.
How would April approach feelings of shame or guilt?
April centers the client's experience and builds on existing strengths. Conversations include coping strategies for intense feelings, ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, and practical steps to rebuild self-worth.
What is April's professional background?
They have six years of professional experience as a therapist working with adults on mood and trauma-related concerns. Their work balances short-term coping with longer-term goals.
What credential does April hold and where are they based?
April is an LMFT licensed in California. Their practice is located in California.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does April work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your chosen plan and location.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.