Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! My name is April McElroy. I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapy practicing in Tulsa, OK. I received my Undergraduate degree in Psychology in the year 2000 from Southern Connecticut State University. I obtained my Master’s of Arts Degree in Marital and Family Therapy in 2015 from Southern Nazarene University. I have experience working with severely mentally ill individuals in the residential setting. I also have experience working in the Inpatient setting with individuals struggling with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
As a Marital and Family Therapist, my credentials are grounded in a systemic framework which takes into account how your relationships with people, places, and things in your life play a part in what brings you into therapy.
Today there are so many things that may contribute toward feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and can cause issues of conflict. Individuals struggling with issues such as finances, physical and emotional disabilities may find themselves in a state of feeling stuck and feeling hopeless.
I want to extend my help and hope to you. I will utilize a culturally sensitive and trauma sensitive approach in your treatment so that I can address your specific needs. I also adopt the belief that we are all human and we all experience pain. By not being alone and in isolation, we can work through that pain so that you can begin healing and living the life that you want.
My approach is grounded in Rogerian or Person Centered Therapy which utilizes a sense of Unconditional Positive Regard. By adopting a “come as you are” approach, I have an acceptance of all the facets that make up who you are today. Part of my role as a Rogerian therapist is to be present and empathic, and humble so that we can relate to one another on a human level. My education and experience are only a part of the experience..the rest is empowering you to believe in yourself that you can trust yourself to make decisions about your life. I also borrow concepts from Therapies such as Reality Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Inner Child Therapy.
I will formulate goals with you that reflect what you are doing right and what you feel you need improvement on. The premise behind acknowledging what you are doing is that. all is not hopeless upon entering therapy..you have an abundance of support surrounding you, it’s. just that negative self worth keeps you from enjoying the environment that is surrounding you. Together we will move forward by addressing specific areas of your life so that you can free up the toxic beliefs and thoughts about the part of you that holds you back and replace those thoughts and beliefs with more present centered positive ones so that you can appreciate your life better.
I want to remind you that you have choices. If you choose me to work with you, I will honor and appreciate that choice and my work with you will reflect what your goals are and how you want to live a more fulfilling life.
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April McElroy is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University in 2000 and completed a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy at Southern Nazarene University in 2015. With eight years of clinical experience, she has worked in residential programs serving people with severe mental illness and in inpatient settings supporting those facing mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Her clinical work is rooted in a systemic framework that considers how relationships with people, places, and things influence the concerns that bring someone to therapy. April applies a culturally sensitive and trauma-aware approach to treatment, aiming to address each person’s specific needs while acknowledging the broader context of their life.
April draws primarily from person-centered principles, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental presence and an attitude of acceptance that supports clients in coming as they are. She combines this foundation with techniques and ideas from Reality Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Inner Child work to tailor interventions to individual goals.
In collaboration with clients, April develops practical goals that highlight existing strengths as well as areas for growth. Her approach emphasizes moving away from self-defeating beliefs and toward more present-focused, constructive ways of thinking so individuals can experience greater appreciation and engagement in their lives. She also emphasizes client choice and empowerment, and respects the decision to work together as part of the process toward a more fulfilling life.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions – online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care. Research and clinical practice indicate that remote sessions can produce meaningful outcomes for these types of challenges.
One major benefit is convenience. Individuals can connect with a therapist in whatever format feels most comfortable – by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.
Another advantage is accessibility: licensed professionals offer care through these various channels, and people may change therapists if they find a different match would be better for their needs. For many, online therapy provides a flexible, effective option for addressing everyday mental health concerns and relationship issues.
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