April Clanton , LPC

April Clanton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 21 years of experience in mental health and addictions care. She has worked across a wide range of clinical settings including inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, in-home care, and individual outpatient therapy, bringing practical knowledge from each environment to her work with clients.

April emphasizes a collaborative, mindfulness-informed approach that helps people process emotions with clarity and develop stronger emotional regulation skills. She supports clients in working toward greater self-acceptance and building the inner resources needed to navigate stress, anxiety, mood challenges, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Her practice focuses on empowering individuals to recognize and use their own strengths as they pursue improved wellbeing.

As an LPC, April combines evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance. She partners with each person to identify goals, tailor interventions, and foster sustainable coping strategies. April aims to guide people toward meaningful changes and to support them as they work toward their next chapter in life.

DBT and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Therapy

April Clanton integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. DBT emphasizes practical skill-building in areas such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often helpful for people managing intense emotions, mood instability, addiction-related urges, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on developing present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and support better coping with stress and anxiety.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process April uses with each person. She works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts interventions so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. This partnership helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with April is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and fit sessions into busy lives while working with licensed professionals trained in evidence-informed methods.