Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 17542
- NPI1134369879
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief support
About April
April Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of practice. She works with adults facing stubborn anger, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her experience includes supporting people through grief, relationship trouble, identity questions, and burnout.
She draws on straightforward methods to help people notice how thoughts and feelings affect behavior. April uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical strategies for managing strong reactions. She also uses Client-Centered approaches to focus on each person's concerns and priorities.
Her background includes work in partial hospitalization programs and training from the Chaplaincy Institute's Interfaith Seminary. That mix has shaped a practical style that blends talk-based techniques with attention to meaning and values. She describes herself as spiritual but not religious and respects a range of faith perspectives.
In sessions she aims to help people spot the triggers that lead to snapping, resentment, or withdrawal. She offers concrete tools for calming down, repairing relationships, and handling stress at work or home. Conversations can include exercises to shift thoughts, brief behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices for grounding.
April emphasizes steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes. She frames growth as a process people can learn to manage over time. The focus is on small changes that reduce overwhelm and build steadier responses to anger and stress.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort values, identity issues, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior links. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and situations where changing thinking leads to more manageable reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts tools based on how someone responds, so the plan can change as progress happens.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins around work hours, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals often use talk-based exercises, thought records, and short mindfulness practices that translate well to remote sessions. Confirm current session options when you schedule so the format meets your practical needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, simmering resentment, and related stress reactions.
What style of therapy does she use for anger?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered talk and mindfulness techniques to help people notice triggers and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including partial hospitalization programs and community practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.