I’m April Nenjerama, a licensed counselor and the owner of Restore Family Counseling. I have 9 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. My approach is compassionate and solution-focused, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your concerns and develop effective coping strategies. I believe in empowering my clients to heal, grow, and build stronger, healthier connections in all aspects of their lives. Together, we will work toward restoring balance and peace, focusing on practical solutions tailored to your unique needs.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In your first session with me, you can expect a welcoming, non-judgmental, and safe environment where we’ll begin to build a collaborative relationship. Our first meeting is an opportunity for you to share your story, express your concerns, and talk about what brought you to therapy. I’ll listen attentively to your experiences and work to understand your unique situation. We’ll spend time discussing your goals for counseling—whether it’s to address specific mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship issues, or simply to gain insight and support for personal growth. It’s important that you feel heard and validated from the start, so I’ll make sure to ask open-ended questions and offer reflections to ensure I’m understanding you clearly. During this session, I will also explain my approach to therapy and what you can expect from our work together. We’ll discuss the structure of our sessions, confidentiality, and any other logistics to ensure you’re comfortable and informed about the process. At the end of the session, we may begin to set goals for our work together, but there’s no pressure to figure everything out right away. You can expect to leave the session with a better understanding of how therapy can help, and we’ll plan next steps together based on what feels most relevant for you. Most importantly, my goal is for you to feel supported and confident in the therapeutic process moving forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe my greatest strengths as a provider stem from my deep empathy, experience, and commitment to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients. Here are a few specific strengths that I bring to my work: 1. Empathy and Active Listening: I genuinely care about my clients and their well-being. I listen closely and attentively to what they say, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and validated. This helps to build trust and create a safe environment where clients can open up and explore their challenges freely. 2. Experience and Expertise: With 9 years of counseling experience, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship difficulties. This allows me to approach each situation with a broad understanding and the flexibility to tailor my approach to meet my clients’ unique needs. 3. Collaborative Approach: I believe in working together with clients to identify their goals and co-create solutions. Therapy is a partnership, and I see myself as a guide who helps clients tap into their inner strengths and resources while providing the support and tools they need to overcome challenges. 4. Compassionate and Holistic Care: I’m committed to helping clients heal not only from their immediate concerns but also to support their overall growth and well-being. I take a holistic approach, considering how different aspects of a client’s life—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual—intersect and influence their healing process. 5. Adaptability: I recognize that every client is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit individual needs. Whether using cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or trauma-informed care, I am flexible in my methods to best meet each client where they are. 6. Commitment to Personal Growth: I continually seek to improve as a counselor, engaging in ongoing education and supervision. This helps me stay current with the latest research and therapeutic techniques, ensuring that my clients receive the best possible care. Overall, I believe my ability to combine compassion, experience, and a tailored, client-centered approach makes me an effective and trusted provider. My goal is always to empower clients to heal, grow, and find peace in their lives.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

At Restore Family Counseling, I am best positioned to serve individuals, couples, and families who are facing challenges related to mental health, relationships, and life transitions. With 9 years of experience in the counseling field, I work with a variety of clients, but my areas of specialization align closely with those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. My ideal clients are those who are looking to heal, grow, and restore balance in their lives, especially as they navigate complex emotions, family dynamics, and mental health challenges. Individuals: I work extensively with individuals who are struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. These are common concerns that many people face in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world. For individuals experiencing anxiety, whether it’s generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or performance-related stress, I help them explore the underlying causes of their fears and worries. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, I work with clients to develop healthier thought patterns, emotional regulation skills, and coping strategies. Together, we can break the cycle of worry, self-doubt, and overwhelm, allowing them to regain control over their lives. Depression is another area where I provide support. I understand that depression can be isolating, draining, and often difficult to manage on your own. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their depression and address them head-on, whether they stem from unresolved trauma, negative self-perceptions, or external stressors. By using a combination of therapeutic modalities such as mindfulness-based practices, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy, I aim to guide clients toward rediscovering their sense of purpose, self-worth, and joy. I also have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those with PTSD. This can include survivors of abuse, veterans, or anyone who has gone through a traumatic experience. PTSD can be debilitating and may affect various aspects of life, including sleep, relationships, and daily functioning. Through trauma-focused therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trauma-informed care, I help clients process their traumatic experiences in a safe, controlled way, empowering them to heal and regain a sense of safety and peace in their lives. I am

About April Nenjerama