April Hitchcock-Fofana , LMSW
Practical support for parents navigating stress and change
Book with April- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About April
April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Michigan. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping busy parents find clearer ways to cope and set priorities.
She draws on client-centered work to make space for each person’s story. April also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox when clients want to build new habits or motivation. Sessions focus on everyday problems parents bring: sleep disruption, anger, stress, balancing care duties, and communication problems. She breaks big problems into small steps and practises skills in session that people can try between meetings.
Conversations are direct but compassionate so parents can try things that fit their lives. April has supported people through adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment concerns. She has also worked with issues such as addiction, trauma, intimacy, and body image.
Her broad experience helps when cases involve more than one concern at a time. Her goal is to help people build resilience and clearer priorities. She works collaboratively to set goals that make sense for each person’s family and schedule.
The focus remains practical - what to try this week and how to notice small changes.
What April works with
Everything April lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else April helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches April lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options for busy parents
April often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead to clarify goals and needs. That approach helps parents feel heard and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to spot patterns of thinking that cause stress and to practice new, more helpful behaviors for sleep, mood, and parenting routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. April treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss which methods might fit a person’s goals, values, and daily routine. Adjustments are made as progress is checked so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a short check-in. Live chat and messaging offer flexible ways to share updates, try quick coaching, or check in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit help into a parenting schedule while still focusing on concrete changes and skills practice.
Questions people ask about April
What concerns does April commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, addiction issues, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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