- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About April
April Pichon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas with 12 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship trouble, and anger. She also helps people facing cancer, caregiving burdens, hospice and end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions start with a clear look at what feels most urgent. She uses straightforward skills to manage strong feelings and to reduce repeated reactivity. She also helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going and try different responses.
April blends several methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers ways to test thinking and behavior that keep anger and anxiety active. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and act on those values instead of reacting. Mindfulness work teaches simple awareness skills for when emotions feel overwhelming.
She describes her style as interactive and client-centered, focusing on respectful, sensitive conversation. She listens for strengths people already have and builds on those skills during sessions. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when someone wants help making changes like quitting smoking or managing caregiving demands.
Clients can expect clear, practical steps in each meeting. April encourages small experiments between sessions so people can try out new ways of handling anger and stress. The goal is steadier reactions and clearer choices in everyday life.
How ACT, CBT and mindfulness translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and make choices that align with those values instead of acting on immediate anger or avoidance. It focuses on small, practical steps toward living a life that matters despite difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions keep a problem going. Online sessions review real situations, test unhelpful thoughts, and set short experiments to try new behaviors between meetings. This approach is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression.
Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These skills can be practiced in brief moments during the day to reduce urges and calm the body before responding.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a blend is most useful. Goals, preferences, and what feels doable guide that choice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy routines, whether that means shorter check-ins, scheduling around work, or avoiding travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to practice skills in real life and to follow through on homework between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and parenting strain, plus issues related to cancer and caregiving.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an interactive, client-centered style and focuses on respectful, sensitive conversation while teaching practical skills.
How many years has she been counseling?
She has 12 years of counseling experience and additional years working as a social worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.