April West

LPC20 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (62)
Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented

My career started as a classroom teacher and school counselor. I currently have over 20 years of experience working with students and families. In addition to my school counseling career, I am a crisis clinician in a major hospital in the DFW metroplex and work in over 32 emergency rooms providing on-call patient care.

In addition to my school counseling career, I am a crisis clinician in a major hospital in the DFW metroplex and work in over 32 emergency rooms providing on-call patient care.

We all face unexpected challenges which sometimes leave us feeling hopeless and powerless. I believe that we have the ability to make healthy and appropriate choices regardless of the circumstances in which we may find ourselves. My role as a therapist is to assist and support clients as they learn new ways of coping and adjusting to life’s challenges. Counseling will vary depending upon one’s personality, stage of life, strengths or particular concern. Getting started can feel overwhelming. You have no idea where to even begin. You’ve been putting off therapy because you’re afraid it won’t help. More than anything you’d like to be able to feel happy again. You’d like to be able to put yourself out there more and to create deeper, more meaningful relationships with others. You want to have the courage to be your authentic self without hiding behind a mask.

First session

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover the true potential of your life. We can work together to find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. All from the comfort of your couch. All you need is a smart phone, tablet, or computer and we can connect.

Strengths

I pride myself on being more than just someone to listen, but someone to help you look at things a different way. It’s important to face the challenges of life head-on, but with the right tools and resources in your arsenal. That all starts with a healthy mind, and a fresh perspective. From there, focusing on your well-being, mental and emotional health, and physical wellness comes into play like never before. You’re taking the first steps on a journey, but you’re not taking them alone.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

Other specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Coping Skills

  • Couples Counseling

  • Grief

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Children (6 to 12)

  • Elders (65 and above)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • FloridaLicense TPMC7189

  • OklahomaLicense 12284

  • TexasLicense 76059

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Anthem

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $135 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (62)2 reviews
August 25, 2026

April was a great fit. She was very direct and neutral. Called me out when needed. I love that. Thank you. Lookin forward to the next session.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with April
August 4, 2025

Thank you for your time today, looks like the app cut us off due to time I would imagine but I look forward to our next meeting.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with April
Schedule 60 min