April Cook Suravallop
There are times when the life we are living no longer feels quite like the life we imagined. A relationship changes. Something or someone important is no longer where they once were. The future feels less certain. A question we thought we had answered returns. Or we simply find ourselves wondering what comes next. Therapy provides those moments a place to go—a place to pause, reflect, and consider what matters now, what has changed, and what we are still carrying with us.
First session
Our first session is a chance to begin again. What brought you here matters, as does the fact that you are beginning. You may arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or simply knowing that something in your life deserves your attention. Both are enough. You are enough. Your story will unfold in its own way, in the order you create as you tell it. There is nothing to rehearse or organize beforehand. Our first conversation can simply begin. You know your life from the inside, in a way that only you can. Our conversations begin there. We can wonder together, ask questions, look at something from more than one direction, or simply stay with something for a while. Not everything needs an immediate explanation or an answer. There is space for reflection, practical concerns, uncertainty, discovery, and laughter.
Strengths
We all carry experiences that shape how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and the choices we make. Therapy gives us a place to look at those experiences with curiosity—not to reduce you to what has happened to you, but to understand how your story is still showing up in your life today. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers Therapy begins with getting to know you—not a diagnosis, a version of who you are supposed to be, or a story neatly organized for someone else. I want to understand your experience as you understand it: what has brought you here, what matters to you, the relationships and experiences that have shaped you, and what life feels like from where you stand. And then we see where the conversation takes us. We may return to something you’ve thought about a hundred times and see it differently, find ourselves somewhere neither of us expected, or stay with what is happening in your life right now. I’m interested in what you value, what you miss, what you want more of, what feels unfinished, and what you’re still figuring out. I won’t tell you who you are or hand you an interpretation of your life that makes sense to me. I may offer a different perspective or ask a question you haven’t considered, but we’ll be curious about it together. You know your life in a way that only you can. We will open up a space for laughter, curiosity, silence, uncertainty, and the unexpected places our conversations may take us. We don’t have to know exactly where we’re going before we begin.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or questions about identity, purpose, and belonging. They are open to reflection, meaningful conversation, and exploring new possibilities. Together, we will work toward greater clarity, self-understanding, and a life that feels more aligned with who they are.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences. Together, we will identify patterns of thinking that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck, while developing more balanced and effective ways of responding to life's challenges. CBT provides practical tools for increasing self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful change.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Recognizing that we are shaped by the stories, relationships, cultures, and communities that surround us, we approach therapy with respect for the complexity of each person’s lived experience. Together, we will explore the experiences that have influenced who you are, the strengths you carry, and the possibilities for growth and change.
Eclectic
Our experiences are layered, shaped by our relationships, histories, values, and the environments we move through. Therapy should have the flexibility to meet you where you are. We draw from different therapeutic approaches to better understand your story, explore patterns, and identify tools that support meaningful change. Together, we will create a therapeutic process that honors your goals, your values, and the life you are working toward.
Location
Virtual sessions