Hi, I’m Dr. April, and it’s so nice to meet you! Every human is welcome here.
Online Individual and Couples Therapy in Seattle, WA.
I’m not your average psychologist.
I don’t do cold or clinical.
I’m real, approachable, and deeply invested in helping you heal—whether you’re an individual or a couple seeking therapy in Seattle.
You’re here because relationships matter deeply to you, and they may also be where you’ve been hurt the most.
I believe that everything is relational. Not just romantic relationships, but your relationship with yourself, your body, food, substances, work, family, and the world around you. These relationships shape how safe you feel, how much you trust, how you fight, how you shut down, and how you reach for connection.
In my work with individuals and couples, we look closely at attachment injuries—where you were met, where you weren’t, and how those early experiences still show up in your nervous system today. Not to blame the past, but to understand why closeness can feel threatening, why conflict escalates so fast, or why you disappear when you want to stay.
I help people slow these patterns down. We track the cycles that take over during fights. We make sense of betrayal, infidelity, emotional withdrawal, and chronic disconnection—not as character flaws, but as learned survival strategies that once made sense.
This work is personal for me, and didn’t come from solely reading out of a book or theory alone. I know what it’s like to grow up with instability, to carry heartbreak, and to live inside relationships that felt confusing, painful, or unsafe. I also know what it takes to unlearn those patterns—imperfectly, over time—and to build a sense of self that can stay present in connection.
Therapy with me is about helping you develop a relationship with yourself that feels solid, and relationships with others that feel more honest, less reactive, and more choiceful. Not perfect. Not conflict-free. But real.
If you’re tired of repeating the same dynamics, doubting yourself, or feeling alone even in relationship, this work helps put language to patterns that have been running things for a long time—and opens space for something different.
-
Believe it or not, I’m a normal person!
I am down to earth, curious, and deeply invested in the work I do!
Outside of work, I am drawn to art, traveling, and nature. I tend to wander down intellectual rabbit holes, often exploring mythology, ancient healing systems, herbal traditions, and consciousness studies. I spend a lot of time writing and journaling about life!
I maintain a regular yoga practice and study Ayurveda, continually deepening my understanding of holistic health and the ways nature supports universal well-being and regulation. These self care practices quietly inform how I understand stress, the body, and intentionality.
And of course, I can’t forget my black cat, Rosie, who I love dearly, and who fully believes she runs my life (and she’s not wrong!).
Therapy Approaches
-
![Mindfulness therapy in Seattle, WA]()
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is really just learning to pay attention to what’s happening inside and around you, in real time, without piling up the criticism. It’s the practice of noticing your thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than judgment, so you can respond with clarity instead of reacting on autopilot.
-
![Therapy in Seattle, WA that integrates attachment theory into practice.]()
Attachment science
Attachment science explores how the relationships we first relied on create a blueprint for how we connect, cope, and feel safe. Those early bonds influence how we view ourselves and how we show up in relationships throughout our lives.
-
![Somatic therapy in Seattle, WA]()
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems sees your inner world as made up of different “parts,” each with its own emotions, roles, and intentions. When you get to know these parts with compassion, the inner conflict softens and you create more space for clarity, peace, and healing.
-
![Ketamine assisted therapy in Seattle, WA]()
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
KAP in a therapeutic setting can help soften rigid patterns, open new perspectives, and make emotional healing more accessible. Paired with compassionate guidance and integration work, it can create a safe inner space for deeper insight, release, and meaningful change.
-
![Internal Family Systems therapy or "parts work" therapy in Seattle, WA]()
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy works with the body because healing isn’t just a mindset shift, it’s a nervous system shift. As your system learns to regulate, reactions soften, emotions feel more manageable, and change happens more naturally.
Education and Certifications
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, Kirkland, WA [APA-Accredited]
Dissertation: The Role of Sexual Desire on Differentiation of Self and Relationship Satisfaction
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Personal Injury Evaluation Corp (P.I.E. Corps)., Tacoma, WA
Clinical focus on completing personal injury evaluations for individuals with sexual abuse or traumatic event histories
APA- Accredited Internship: Northeast Florida State Hospital, Macclenny, FL
Forensic Evaluation Rotation: Clinical focus on completing Incompetent to Proceed (ITP) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) evaluations
Serious Mental Illness Rotation - Clinical focus on individuals with civil/forensic statuses, psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, Kirkland, WA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Washington, Tacoma, WA
Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist - 400+ hours of combined training in Ketamine, Psilocybin, MDMA, and various other compounds from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, and Fluence. Ketamine is a compound legally available for "off label" use for psychiatric conditions. Other psychedelic compounds are currently being investigated and are not available for use outside of clinical trials at this time.
Licensure Information
Washington State Licensed Psychologist Credential # PY61482477
Oregon Licensed Psychologist Credential #4017
Book a free 20 minute phone call or video chat today!
We’ll explore your intentions for therapy & determine if my approach is the right fit for you.