April Nance

April Nance is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and eating and food-related issues. Her style is grounded in kindness and respect, and she focuses on building a trusting conversation so clients can make decisions that fit their values.

Before counseling, she studied Scientific Inquiry and completed a bachelor’s thesis in neuroscience on brain signals that influence eating and behavior. She also worked as a research scientist and educator in the natural health field, where she learned about cultural diversity and holistic approaches to well-being.

In sessions she uses a client-centered approach to listen and understand each person’s strengths. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful, and brings in mindfulness and existential ideas for people exploring meaning or coping skills. Assessments are used at times to track needs and strengths.

She emphasizes practical change over judgment. April aims to help clients increase confidence, manage symptoms, and pursue clearer goals through conversation, skills practice, and collaborative planning. Education and advocacy are part of her work; she seeks out resources when clients need referrals or additional supports.

April practices in Texas and works in English. Her professional motto is “Kindness Matters.” She approaches care with warmth and a straightforward style meant to help people feel heard and move forward.

How client-centered, CBT, and DBT approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find answers that match their values. It’s useful when someone needs space to talk through choices and regain confidence in decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect. It uses straightforward techniques to change patterns that worsen anxiety, low mood, or problematic eating behaviors. Sessions often include goal-setting and exercises to practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive actions. It is commonly used for mood instability, anger, and problems with impulsivity or self-control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that may change over time as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life, save travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also make it simpler to continue regular work on skills between appointments.