Dr. April Brewer , LPC

Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH). She brings a broad clinical background shaped by roles in military and civilian settings, including service as a U.S. Air Force Medic (active duty), work as a psychometrician assessing people from age three through adulthood while serving as a U.S. Navy civilian, and clinical positions such as DUI and Drug Court Counselor and Mental Health Therapist at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Her experience also includes coordinating behavioral health treatment courts as a mental health clinician in superior and state courts, serving as a Military and Family Life Counselor on Department of Defense installations, and running a private practice offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy along with psychoeducation and consultation for people of all ages.

Dr. Brewer completed a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, with a focus on integrated behavioral health care aimed at managing behavioral health programs and addressing chronic medical conditions. She also earned a M.S. in Clinical Counseling, a M.S. in Human Services, and a B.S. in Human and Social Services Administration from Bellevue University. Her clinical work is eclectic in approach and intended to meet each person’s unique needs, addressing concerns such as relationships, parenting and blended family issues, intimacy and attachment struggles, trauma and abuse, addiction, mood disorders, grief, stress and anxiety, chronic illness and caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions.

Dr. Brewer combines training and practical experience to tailor care around clients’ goals, drawing from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotion-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support healthier functioning and improved relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. April Brewer

Dr. April Brewer draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s priorities guide the work and personal strengths are built upon to address relationship, parenting, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood instability. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships, helping partners and families improve attachment, communication, and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Brewer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care for issues such as trauma, addiction, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy routines, and engage in therapy in ways that align with individual comfort and practical needs.