April Bolin, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting life transitions
- Grief and loss support
- LGBTQ-affirming care
- Trauma-informed therapies
About April Bolin
April Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of California Berkeley and is also a graduate of the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Seminary, bringing both clinical training and a psycho-spiritual perspective to her work.
Throughout her career she has supported a wide range of people facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or difficulties with mental health. She has extensive experience with the LGBTQIA community, survivors of abuse and trauma, and individuals coping with depression and feelings of emptiness. Her background includes work in partial hospitalization programs, where she observed how practical skills and structured approaches can help people manage overwhelming struggles.
April values Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for its ability to reveal how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and she uses that approach to help clients develop healthier ways of thinking and acting. Her training in interfaith chaplaincy informs a compassionate, psycho-spiritual option for those processing grief, caregiver fatigue, or recovery from rigid religious experiences. She describes herself as spiritual but not religious and honors the variety of faith traditions that support people.
Drawing on personal experience as well as professional practice, April emphasizes authentic, growth-oriented work that aims for meaningful insight and practical change. She finds particular reward in the moments of clarity that spark lasting progress and encourages patience and gentle persistence in the process of self-growth.
Throughout her career she has supported a wide range of people facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or difficulties with mental health. She has extensive experience with the LGBTQIA community, survivors of abuse and trauma, and individuals coping with depression and feelings of emptiness. Her background includes work in partial hospitalization programs, where she observed how practical skills and structured approaches can help people manage overwhelming struggles.
April values Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for its ability to reveal how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and she uses that approach to help clients develop healthier ways of thinking and acting. Her training in interfaith chaplaincy informs a compassionate, psycho-spiritual option for those processing grief, caregiver fatigue, or recovery from rigid religious experiences. She describes herself as spiritual but not religious and honors the variety of faith traditions that support people.
Drawing on personal experience as well as professional practice, April emphasizes authentic, growth-oriented work that aims for meaningful insight and practical change. She finds particular reward in the moments of clarity that spark lasting progress and encourages patience and gentle persistence in the process of self-growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does April Bolin have?
April Bolin has 25 years of experience.
Is April Bolin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 17542.
In which languages does April Bolin provide therapy?
April Bolin provides therapy in English.
Where is April Bolin located?
April Bolin is located in California.
How can I work with April Bolin as my therapist?
You can work with April Bolin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does April Bolin work with international clients?
April Bolin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with April Bolin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
April Bolin combines several established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and mood - it can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, and life transitions, offering a way to address grief, feelings of emptiness, caregiver exhaustion, and questions about purpose. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and genuine therapeutic presence, creating space for clients to feel heard and to build self-esteem and stronger relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. April collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective. This collaborative stance aims to match techniques to what each person finds most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit support into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver these formats in ways that preserve the therapeutic connection and support progress toward clients' goals.