April Bolin, LCSW
California · 25 years in practice
April Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 17542 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1134369879 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About April
April Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in California. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. April also supports those dealing with trauma, caregiving stress, addiction, and identity concerns such as gender dysphoria and LGBT issues.
She keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. April blends practical skill-building with deeper exploration of meaning. Clients learn tools to manage distress and also look at patterns that keep problems coming back.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in partial hospitalization programs and training from an interfaith seminary that informs a psycho-spiritual perspective. That history means she often combines cognitive work with attention to personal values and meaning. April describes herself as spiritual but not tied to any single faith tradition.
In a typical session she may help a person notice unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and reflect on inner themes that shape choices. She uses Client-Centered skills to keep conversations grounded in the client’s needs, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches for practical coping strategies. April also draws on Jungian ideas to explore symbols, dreams, and life story when that is helpful.
Mindfulness and existential questions about purpose and responsibility are woven in as needed. Her aim is to guide steady, real-world change while honoring each person’s background and values.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches April names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online work
Jungian Therapy invites people to notice recurring symbols, dreams, and life stories to find meaning and direction; it can be useful for grief, identity questions, and feelings of emptiness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and meeting the person where they are, which helps people feel heard and understood during difficult transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. That partnership means techniques can shift over time as needs evolve.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and longer work, phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and geographic limits.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does April commonly address?
April supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of practical skill-building and deeper reflective work. Sessions combine client-centered listening with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked in partial hospitalization settings and with diverse populations around trauma, grief, and identity concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person’s needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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