About

April Hitchcock-Fofana, LMSW, is a licensed therapist practicing in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns while attending to related areas such as grief, self-esteem, parenting, addiction, trauma, and sleep difficulties. Her scope also includes work with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.

Her practice integrates a range of clinical approaches chosen to match each person’s needs, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic exploration. April draws on these tools to offer both skills-based work and opportunities for deeper reflection.

She attends to a broad set of life circumstances noted in her profile, from caregiver stress and chronic health concerns to blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, and body image issues. April aims to create an affirming therapeutic relationship in which people can examine emotions, process difficult experiences, and work toward clearer priorities with professional guidance.
Location:
Michigan, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MI LMSW 6801095576
  • NPI Number: 1427496470
  • License: LMSW (Michigan)

Remote sessions and therapeutic approach

April Hitchcock-Fofana offers remote sessions that blend structured skill-building with open-ended exploration. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to introduce practical strategies for managing symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy is incorporated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. Client-centered and mindfulness approaches support a reflective, experience-focused process that prioritizes the person’s perspective and present-moment awareness.

Those seeking a collaborative fit may find April’s combination useful whether they want targeted interventions or a space for longer-term exploration. She often balances skill teaching with attention to underlying themes revealed through psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing techniques when ambivalence about change is present.

Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that best fits their communication style and day-to-day needs.

How many years has April Hitchcock-Fofana practiced?

She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist.

What are her professional credentials and license details?

April holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan under MI LMSW 6801095576.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Where is she based?

Her practice is located in Michigan.

What ways can I work with her remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her practice?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.