Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Welcome! I’m April, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. Congratulations on taking the first step towards reaching your goals. Don’t discount the decision you’ve made to search for help, because many people never do so. I see counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client; I have the mental health expertise while you’re the expert of you! For this reason I’ll spend our earliest contacts getting to know you better.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and therefore, I want to give you information so you can choose for yourself if you’d like to work with me. I would describe my counseling style as warm, but professional. I love to use strength-based approaches as much as possible, also incorporating your values into our work.
I find myself using an integrative approach, incorporating different theoretical frameworks and techniques that I will tailor to fit your needs. Two approaches I use most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered counseling uses a lot of reflection to help you process your thoughts and feelings, which is often the first step towards solving your problems. CBT helps us examine your thought patterns and whether they are helpful or harmful. If a particular thought is harmful that could trigger issues like a depressed mood, for example. We’ll work together to replace the harmful thoughts with more helpful ones. There are many other approaches to potentially integrate into our sessions, and I’d be happy to explain anything I believe may benefit you.
I once read a quote online (source unknown) that rings true for me: “A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.”
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April Pomerlyan is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience. She views the decision to seek help as a meaningful first step and focuses early sessions on building a collaborative relationship so clients and therapist can work toward clear goals together.
April approaches counseling as a partnership – she brings mental health training and clinical perspective while the client brings personal knowledge about their own life. Her style is warm yet professional, and she leans on a strengths-based framework that honors each person’s values as part of the work. In those first contacts she prioritizes getting to know clients deeply so treatment can be tailored effectively.
Her method is integrative, blending techniques from different theoretical approaches to match individual needs. Two approaches she uses most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Person-Centered work relies on reflective listening to help clients understand their thoughts and emotions, often creating the foundation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines unhelpful thought patterns and teaches ways to shift them toward more helpful alternatives. April is open to explaining and incorporating other approaches when they appear likely to benefit a client. She once shared a favorite line she found online: “A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.”
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions – online therapy has been shown to be comparably effective to traditional in-person care. That makes it a practical option for people seeking support for everyday mental health needs.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that fits their routines and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging are typical options. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care alongside other commitments.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and individuals may choose to switch providers if they want a different fit. For many people, the combination of accessible scheduling and the same licensed expertise available in-person makes online therapy a useful and effective way to get support.
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