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.
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.
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.
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
Couples counseling virtually or near Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, or Sugar Land areas. I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help partners rebuild connection, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. EFT focuses on understanding and restructuring the emotional dynamics between partners. I guide couples to identify negative patterns, such as distancing or blame, and help them replace those with more supportive, empathetic interactions. By creating a safe environment where both partners feel heard and understood, I help them strengthen their emotional bond and deepen their connection. In addition, I incorporate CBT techniques to address specific thoughts and behaviors that may contribute to misunderstandings or conflict. By exploring how thoughts influence feelings and actions, couples can gain new perspectives and adopt healthier ways of interacting. Together, these methods help couples break free from unproductive cycles and build stronger, more loving relationships. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, ensuring that both partners feel supported as they work toward lasting change. As a result my couples feel more connected and more equipped to handle conflicts in their relationship.
Christian counseling virtually or near Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, or Sugar Land areas , I integrate faith-based principles with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, creating a holistic and compassionate environment for healing. I draw on Scripture, prayer, and spiritual guidance alongside methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. I believe that faith plays a key role in healing, and I encourage clients to explore how their spiritual beliefs intersect with their emotional well-being. For example, in CBT, we might explore how thoughts and beliefs align with Biblical truths, helping clients replace negative, unhelpful thinking with thoughts rooted in God’s Word. In EFT, I support couples in creating a foundation of love and trust, drawing from the Christian understanding of selflessness, forgiveness, and grace. I also provide space for prayer and spiritual reflection as part of the healing process, acknowledging that God’s presence can bring comfort, clarity, and strength during times of struggle. My goal is to help clients find peace, healing, and growth in their relationships with both God and others, fostering resilience through faith while addressing the practical aspects of mental health. This integration of Christian beliefs with therapy offers a unique and personalized approach to healing, empowering clients to overcome challenges with both spiritual and emotional support. I believe God is a God of restoration and reconciliation. That is where my practice name comes from Restore Family Counseling is the name God gave me to reflect His heart of restoring marriages and families for His kingdom.
In my practice virtually or near Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, or Sugar Land areas, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and other emotional distress. With EMDR, I guide clients through a structured process that involves recalling distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This helps the brain reprocess and integrate the trauma in a healthier way. My experience with EMDR has shown that it can be especially effective for clients dealing with past trauma, PTSD, or deeply ingrained emotional wounds. It helps reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories and allows clients to reframe their understanding of those experiences. The goal is to move from emotional distress and negative beliefs about oneself to a place of healing, empowerment, and peace. In practice, I use EMDR to create a safe space where clients can gradually confront and process their traumatic memories, while supporting them in developing new, positive beliefs and coping mechanisms. This approach can be transformative, allowing clients to break free from the grip of past trauma and build a stronger, more resilient sense of self. I integrate EMDR with other therapeutic techniques, such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies, to support clients holistically. Overall, EMDR is a powerful tool in my practice for clients seeking to heal from past trauma and reclaim control over their emotional well-being. If you have experienced trauma and continue to suffer from PTSD symptoms. EMDR might be a good fit for you. If you have tried everything and nothing has worked, then EMDR might be a good fit for you. If you are ready to start your journey toward healing, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out today for a free consultation or to schedule an appointment.