Therapist profile
April Pomerlyan
Warm, practical counseling focused on change
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- Strength-based
- Values-focused
- Practical skills
About April
April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She greets new visitors with a straightforward message: seeking help is a meaningful step, and counseling is a partnership. April asks questions early on to understand each person’s story before shaping the work together.
April describes her style as warm and professional. She leans on strength-based ideas and tries to honor each person’s values. That means sessions often begin by asking what matters to the client and what goals feel realistic.
Her work is integrative, drawing on a mix of approaches rather than using a single method for everyone. Two approaches she uses most often are client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and she explains them plainly at the start of care.
In a typical session April reflects back what she hears so clients can make sense of their feelings. She also helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices ways to shift those thoughts over time. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions as well as talking things through in the room.
April lists several common concerns she addresses, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting strains, and coping with life changes. She also notes related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness concerns.
Her approach emphasizes teaching people ways to care for themselves. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask questions about how April would tailor sessions to their needs before booking.
April describes her style as warm and professional. She leans on strength-based ideas and tries to honor each person’s values. That means sessions often begin by asking what matters to the client and what goals feel realistic.
Her work is integrative, drawing on a mix of approaches rather than using a single method for everyone. Two approaches she uses most often are client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and she explains them plainly at the start of care.
In a typical session April reflects back what she hears so clients can make sense of their feelings. She also helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices ways to shift those thoughts over time. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions as well as talking things through in the room.
April lists several common concerns she addresses, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting strains, and coping with life changes. She also notes related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness concerns.
Her approach emphasizes teaching people ways to care for themselves. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask questions about how April would tailor sessions to their needs before booking.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early bonds affect current reactions; it can be useful for relationship strain, attachment issues, and parenting concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and accepted, using reflection and empathy to help people find their own answers and build on strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and she explains options before integrating them.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow more regular practice of skills between meetings. Ask about the available session formats so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does April address?
She works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm but professional, using strength-based and values-centered approaches while adapting methods to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.