April Mullen, LMHC
Washington LMHC focused on trauma and LGBT care
- Trauma-informed care
- LGBT-affirming support
- Collaborative treatment planning
About April Mullen
April Mullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. April draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style, she creates a space where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical concerns without judgment. April emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify priorities, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships while honoring each person’s lived experience and identity. Her background includes supporting folks through grief, motivation struggles, and confidence-building as they pursue more fulfilling and satisfying lives.
April frames therapy as a process that takes courage and commitment, and she positions herself as a steady, empowering partner in that work. She adapts interventions to match where a person is in the moment, helping them take concrete steps toward change and resilience while respecting their pace and preferences.
Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style, she creates a space where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical concerns without judgment. April emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify priorities, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships while honoring each person’s lived experience and identity. Her background includes supporting folks through grief, motivation struggles, and confidence-building as they pursue more fulfilling and satisfying lives.
April frames therapy as a process that takes courage and commitment, and she positions herself as a steady, empowering partner in that work. She adapts interventions to match where a person is in the moment, helping them take concrete steps toward change and resilience while respecting their pace and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does April Mullen have?
April Mullen has 13 years of experience.
Is April Mullen a licensed therapist?
Yes. April Mullen holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: WA LMHC LH60713477.
In which languages does April Mullen provide therapy?
English.
Where is April Mullen located?
Washington.
How can I work with April Mullen as my therapist?
You can work with April Mullen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does April Mullen work with international clients?
April Mullen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with April Mullen 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 integrates attachment-based work and client-centered methods to create a supportive, collaborative space online. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, and is often used when people face abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective; it helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and greater agency in decision-making.April also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when practical skills are helpful. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is frequently applied for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and coping with life changes. The therapist works with each person to select approaches that fit their goals and preferences, treating the choice of method as a collaborative part of care rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters, phone sessions simplify access when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging provides ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to engage in consistent therapy while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.