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LMSW

April Hitchcock-Fofana , LMSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About April

April Hitchcock-Fofana is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

As an LMSW she blends evidence-based methods with an empathic, person-centered stance to support clients through transitions, trauma, and complex emotional issues such as addictions, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles. Her background includes work with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life-stage concerns, providing a broad foundation for individualized care.

She favors a collaborative, empowering style that encourages clients to explore patterns, build skills, and strengthen coping strategies. Therapeutic work often draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques alongside client-centered and motivational interviewing elements to address symptoms and daily functioning.

Sessions aim to balance practical skill-building with deeper exploration of attachment, identity, and communication patterns so clients can create sustainable change. April cultivates an affirming environment where goals are shaped together and progress is measured by the client’s priorities and lived experience.

Approaches That Inform Online Care

April integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills, supporting emotion regulation and self-compassion when coping with grief, chronic stress, or attention-related challenges.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. April works with clients to determine which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment matches changing needs and priorities rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online sessions are offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Michigan without travel, while allowing therapists and clients to tailor session rhythm and tools to practical life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does April commonly address?
She focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends client-centered compassion with evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to balance skill-building and deeper personal exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April brings 20 years of practice as a licensed social worker, working across issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801095576.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
April offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English