April Fortner , LPC

April Fortner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and marital concerns, new parent issues, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. April is particularly drawn to working with couples and brings patience and practical support to those navigating partnership difficulties.

She emphasizes an environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment, encouraging honest conversation and emotional exploration. Believing that every person and situation is unique, April tailors her approach to match each individual or couple she works with, drawing on strategies that best fit the concern at hand.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and April recognizes that milestone. She aims to make the process approachable and respectful, supporting clients as they begin to address their goals and build skills for healthier relationships and greater emotional balance.

Approaches for Online Couples and Individual Work

April uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person or couple sets goals and the therapist follows their lead. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal values and make changes.

She also applies Emotionally-Focused Therapy, a method that helps partners identify and respond to underlying emotions that shape conflict and connection. EFT is commonly used for relationship repair and improving emotional bonding.

April integrates the Gottman Method when working with couples to build practical communication skills and strengthen friendship and trust within the relationship. Its tools are useful for resolving recurring conflicts and improving daily interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and April works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with April is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage consistent care during life changes, and access support without lengthy commutes.