About me
Welcome parents and teens! I’m April, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I see counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client. Since choosing a therapist for your child or yourself is a personal decision, I encourage you parents to allow your teen to choose a therapist along with you. We’ll spend time during our early contacts with me getting to know your teen (and talking to a parent or guardian for at least part of the first session), and your teen getting comfortable working with me. I would describe my counseling style as warm, but professional. I love to use strength-based approaches as much as possible, also incorporating your values into our work.
I find myself using an integrative approach, incorporating different theoretical frameworks and techniques that I will tailor to fit your needs. Two approaches I use most often for teens are Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered counseling uses a lot of reflection to help you process your thoughts and feelings, which is often the first step towards solving your problems. CBT helps us examine your thought patterns and whether they are helpful or harmful. If a particular thought is harmful that could trigger issues like a depressed mood, for example. We’ll work together to replace the harmful thoughts with more helpful ones. There are many other approaches to potentially integrate into our sessions, and I’d be happy to explain anything I believe may benefit you.
I once read a quote online (source unknown) that rings true for me: “A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.”
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 7
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
NC LCMHC 11996
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Pomerlyan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
April has been so helpful during this challenging season. She really remembers what I have shared with her. She makes connections and shares insights that help me process and work through this season. I feel like she really listens and can journey with me deeply to become the more healed and healthy version of myself that I am working towards.
April has been the best therapist I have ever worked with. I can tell she really listens, and brings perspectives I would never think of. She will bring things I’ve said up in previous sessions to keep me thinking through the big picture. She’s helped me find the confidence to face my fears, and to keep moving forward. Thanks April! I highly suggest her to anyone looking for unbiased and patient, support!
The Best!
April has been incredibly understanding and supportive throughout my sessions. She really tries to understand and assess my needs as we progress with no judgment. She is also always re-assessing my coping mechanisms and offering new ones if need be. Such a great woman!
I have only been with April for a month now, but I am thankful for someone to understand the feelings I’m feeling while also helping me understand others feelings around me. She is giving me the tools I need to understand rather than react. It’s a slow journey but I feel confident she will get me there.
April is awesome and makes me feel better every single time.
My daughter has loved talking with April and looks forward to it every week. She has learned so much about herself and how to manage her anxieties and overall mental health. I am so grateful to April for the work she does.
April is incredibly caring, patient, insightful and effective. She is a great listener and made me feel completely comfortable during my very first session. She has helped me re-discover my ability to problem solve and given me a better understanding of how I work and why I react to situations in particular ways. I’ll always be grateful for all she’s done.
Very patient and caring. You can tell she genuinely wants to help you better care about yourself. After trying therapy multiple times before and it never being successful, this time it is. April takes a different approach and is amazing!
Great listener and very attentive.