Dr. April Brewer , LPC

Dr. April Brewer, DBH, LPC, ACS, brings a broad and varied clinical background to her work in behavioral health. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH), a doctoral degree focused on integrating behavioral care with broader health initiatives, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her professional path includes service as a U.S. Air Force Medic, work as a psychometrician for the U.S. Navy Civilians assessing ages three through adult, roles as a DUI and drug court counselor, and experience as a mental health therapist at a Veterans Affairs medical center. She has coordinated behavioral health treatment courts and served as a Military and Family Life Counselor on Department of Defense installations, in addition to providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy in private practice.

Dr. Brewer earned graduate degrees in clinical counseling and human services and a bachelor’s degree in human and social services administration from Bellevue University. Her doctoral training at Arizona State University emphasized managing behavioral health programs and addressing chronic medical conditions through integrated care. Across roles and settings she has provided psychoeducation and consultation for people of all ages.

Drawing on an eclectic set of clinical approaches, Dr. Brewer focuses on practical, client-centered strategies to address relationship and family issues, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and the stresses of caregiving and chronic illness. She adapts methods to each person or family to support progress toward improved wellness and life goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. April Brewer works from several established therapeutic models that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and strengths - it helps people explore their feelings and build confidence in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress; it is practical and often goal oriented, useful for symptom relief and skill building. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which can be especially helpful for couples and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Brewer partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors methods accordingly so the work fits each person or family rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to engage in therapy from home, manage scheduling around work or caregiving, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not feasible. The same therapeutic approaches used in person can be adapted to these formats to support meaningful progress.