Licensed to practice in Arizona and accepts 7 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Autism, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
New to Grow
I’m April Quatrine, LPC, and I believe therapy begins with understanding yourself—not fixing yourself. I work primarily with adults navigating ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, trauma, and the challenges that can come with feeling different, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I’ve worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including those navigating serious mental illness and complex trauma. These experiences have shaped my approach to seeing the whole person rather than simply a diagnosis. I also bring lived experience to my work, which has deepened my appreciation for how much courage it can take to understand ourselves, challenge old beliefs, and begin doing things differently. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I use evidence-based approaches while remaining curious about what works for each individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all formula. Together, we’ll explore your patterns, strengths, needs, and goals while developing practical tools you can actually use in your everyday life. I especially enjoy working with adults who have spent years wondering, “Why is this so hard for me?” or feeling as though they need to be someone they’re not. Therapy with me is not about eliminating every difficult emotion or changing who you are. It’s about developing greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and confidence in working with what you’ve got.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what feels difficult right now, and what you’d like to be different or understand more clearly. I’ll also ask questions about your history, strengths, relationships, and goals so we can begin seeing the bigger picture—not just the symptoms. You don’t need to know exactly what you need from therapy or have everything figured out before we meet. We’ll work together to identify what matters most and begin developing a plan that fits you. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, heard, and understood rather than feeling like you’re being judged or evaluated. The first session is also a chance for you to decide whether I feel like the right fit for you. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, with curiosity and compassion along the way. You can expect a collaborative, practical, and neurodiversity-affirming approach focused on understanding yourself—not fixing yourself.
I bring curiosity, authenticity, and a genuine desire to understand the person behind the diagnosis. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I’ve learned that effective therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating a space where we can be curious together about what’s happening and why. One of my strengths is helping clients make sense of experiences they may have spent years judging or blaming themselves for. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent adults who have been told they need to try harder, be more organized, or simply “manage” themselves better. Rather than asking, “How do we fix this?” I’m interested in asking, “What makes this make sense, and what would actually work for you?” I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative style to sessions. I combine clinical knowledge with practical strategies, while recognizing that no single approach works for everyone. My goal is to help you understand your brain, emotions, patterns, and needs so you can begin working with yourself rather than against yourself. I also believe therapy should feel human. You don’t have to perform, have the right words, or arrive with everything figured out. You can show up exactly where you are, and we’ll start there.
My ideal client is an adult who has spent a lot of time wondering, “Why is this so hard for me?” They may be navigating ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, or simply feeling different or misunderstood. Many have spent years trying to meet expectations that don’t necessarily fit how their brain, emotions, or nervous system work. I especially enjoy working with clients who are curious about themselves and want to understand the “why” behind their patterns rather than simply learning how to suppress or manage symptoms. You may be someone who has learned to mask, overcompensate, people-please, or push yourself past your limits—and are beginning to wonder what life might look like if you could work with yourself instead of constantly working against yourself. You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you need from therapy. You may simply know that something isn’t working anymore, or that you want to feel more confident, connected, understood, or authentic in your life. My ideal client is open to exploring their experiences with curiosity and developing practical tools along the way. We may explore patterns, beliefs, relationships, emotional regulation, executive functioning, identity, boundaries, self-advocacy, or the impact of past experiences. Most importantly, I work well with people who are ready to move away from the belief that they need to be “fixed” and toward greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and confidence. Therapy isn’t about becoming someone different. It’s about understanding who you are, what you need, and how you can build a life that works with who you are rather than against you.
I use CBT to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I find it especially helpful for identifying self-critical or limiting beliefs and developing more balanced, compassionate ways of thinking. CBT also provides practical tools clients can use between sessions and in everyday life.
ACT fits closely with my belief that therapy isn't about eliminating difficult emotions or “fixing” who you are. I use ACT to help clients make room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while learning to identify what matters most to them and take meaningful action in that direction. This can be particularly helpful for anxiety, avoidance, identity exploration, and learning to work with yourself rather than against yourself.
I use DBT to help clients build practical skills for navigating intense emotions, stress, relationships, and difficult moments. Skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness can give clients concrete tools they can practice in real life. I appreciate DBT because it balances acceptance of where you are with the possibility of meaningful change.