April Pomerlyan, LCMHC
Practical, collaborative therapy focused on strengths
Details
| Name | April Pomerlyan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About April
April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She greets people warmly and treats early sessions as a time to learn about each person's history and goals. April frames counseling as a two-way partnership where the client is the expert on their life and she brings clinical knowledge to guide the work.
Her style is clear and approachable. She blends warmth with a professional manner and leans on strength-based ideas that connect with each person's values.
Background and approach
April often starts by listening and reflecting back what she hears to help people sort through feelings. She uses a mix of methods rather than one fixed technique. Two commonly used approaches are Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Client-centered work focuses on reflection and emotional processing, while CBT looks at thought patterns that may increase anxiety or low mood. April also draws from Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those approaches fit a person's needs. She explains any methods she plans to use and tailors the plan to the individual's situation.
People come for a wide range of concerns, including stress, grief, trauma, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and burnout from caregiving. April pays attention to family of origin patterns, adoption and foster care matters, body image, chronic health struggles, and other life stressors. She aims to teach skills that people can use between sessions.
Early meetings focus on understanding what matters most, then moving step by step toward practical changes and clearer ways of thinking and coping.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things April works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask April directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking April directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
April commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and reflection to help people name and process emotions, which can reduce confusion and overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical strategies to change those thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also brings elements of Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when helpful, inviting people to tell their stories and examine relationship patterns that affect current struggles. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. April will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods over time so the work fits the individual's needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life circumstances.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does April help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, hoarding, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and professional with a strength-based focus. Early sessions emphasize listening and reflection, then move toward practical skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
April is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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