Hi, I’m April, a marriage and family Therapist and certified mastery method coach.
Have you tried therapy? Maybe you went to a few sessions and felt like it wasn’t what you needed. Sometimes seeking professional help is a frustrating process because of the paperwork, intake, lack of connection with the provider and sessions being too short to reach any sort of lasting change. Let me introduce you to a different way of getting the help you need!
Therapeutic Coach, Family Trauma Professional, mother of 4 and an outdoor enthusiast… I’ve been working in the field of Behavioral Health for 25 years, witnessing the reality of family life- all the heartaches and joys that come with being in relationships that face unexpected challenges. From group homes and youth correctional facilities to wilderness programs, I spent many years with teens . I immediately made connections with those kids that craved love and guidance. I accepted them as they were. At Anasazi Foundation, where nature heals and staff are taught to see the “seed of greatness” in each individual, I developed my current philosophy: Allow your heart to be changed and behaviors will follow. Each family member has a place and a power in creating lasting joy in the home. It is a spiritual journey.
I began working with parents and couples in 2009, after I received a Master’s Degree in Psychology. I build trust and safety, create a judgement-free environment and lovingly guide each individual to awareness, acceptance and aligned action. My clients learn to show self-compassion, take personal responsibility and reclaim their connection with self, others and God. In 2021, I became a certified professional coach through the Institute for Coaching Mastery and I currently train other coaches in that program. I now combine Emotionally-Focused Therapy with goal-directed tools. I call it Therapeutic Coaching. It’s powerful and collaborative! Once you get to the root of the issue, you have power to clear it at the deepest level. You uncover old beliefs and stories that influence unwanted behavior patterns. When you do the inner work, the outer work (the strategies) becomes easy and integrity-driven. The best news? Not only do relationships with yourself, spouse and children improve but ALL areas of your life become what you have always desired!
“Healing does not have to be complicated or take years. You were made to stretch, and reach far beyond what you see right now. ”
Do you want to address the old patterns of thinking and behaving that keep you from real connection? Book a call with me or browse through my offerings to join my next group or workshop! Therapeutic Coaching is for those ready to do deep work and see lasting results in their personal lives and relationships.
My Approach
I do not have all the answers for your life. I will not tell you exactly what to do to be “fixed.” I do not believe you are broken- you just have some parts of yourself that need attention. Your presenting symptoms like anxiety, depletion, avoidance and emotional unrest offer information for your healing! Ignoring these symptoms sabotages your success in career and relationships. But treating only the symptoms will provide transformation. My skill is in helping you become aware of your blind-spots, own your strengths, accept ALL parts of yourself with compassion and embrace the deep desire beneath unwanted behaviors. I design 3 or 6 month personalized programs with each client after discussing struggles and goals. We work towards your vision so you can enjoy a life you’ve always wanted.
areas of expertise
Couple relationships: pre-marital, marriage, divorce and transitions
Mental health: anxiety, depression, overwhelm and addiction recovery
Teen issues, parenting, mid-life re-directs and career changes
Outcomes
Clarity, awareness, emotional regulation, presence, increased empathy, tension release, improved sleep, desire for healthy habits and ability to self-coach moving forward