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April Fortner, LPC

Texas LPC specializing in couples and families
  • Couples and marital therapy
  • Support for new parents
  • Addiction and trauma help

About April Fortner

April Fortner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 16 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship and marital concerns, new parent challenges, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of parenting issues. April enjoys working with couples and aims to support partners as they rebuild connection and address conflicts constructively.

Her practice emphasizes an open and supportive setting where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. She approaches each person as an individual, tailoring care to the specific circumstances and needs that arise rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution. April works collaboratively with clients to develop strategies and pathways forward that reflect their goals and values.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, April acknowledges that decision and seeks to make the process welcoming and manageable. She is proud to accompany people at the start of their therapeutic journey and to help them explore meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does April Fortner have?

April Fortner has 16 years of professional experience.

Is April Fortner a licensed therapist?

Yes. April Fortner holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are TX LPC 67156.

In which languages does April Fortner provide therapy?

April Fortner provides therapy in English.

Where is April Fortner located?

April Fortner is located in Texas.

How can I work with April Fortner as my therapist?

You can work with April Fortner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does April Fortner work with international clients?

April Fortner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with April Fortner 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.

Approaches for Online Work and Therapeutic Support

April Fortner integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the pace of change and self-understanding, useful for people seeking empathy and personal growth. CBT is a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with addictive patterns. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns within relationships, helping partners express needs and rebuild connection when intimacy or communication has become strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and April works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context. She adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so care remains aligned with what the client needs most.

Online therapy with April can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions.

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