Hello, I am April Jordan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my Masters in Social Work from Cal State East Bay, Hayward, in 2005. I am a wife, mother of young children and understand the stressors linked with trying to balance life. I specialize in Women issues, Postpartum, anxiety,ADHD, depressive disorders, relationship stressors and career transitions. My Therapeutic approach is strength-based , solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. My Professional experience I have worked years in mental health, medical social work, family services and with the criminal justice system. In addition I am a first responder myself working in the emergency room as a medical social worker I understand the dynamics of caring for others especially during a Pandemic. During these unprecedented times, were all feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I am a therapist that likes to look at restoring you back to feeling better and providing you with real life therapeutic tools needed to get back to a sense of normalcy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Relationship building and seeing if there is a therapeutic connection.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
CBT, Solution Focused, Role Play, Empty Chair Technique
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I enjoy working with struggling moms/dads and parenting stress. It’s often not normalized how hard this can be and I like helping giving helpful tips and ways to cope.