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LCMHC

April Pomerlyan, LCMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About April

April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience. She approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, combining clinical knowledge with the client’s own expertise about their life.

Background and approach

Early sessions focus on building understanding and rapport so treatment strategies can be tailored to each person’s specific situation and values.

Her style is described as warm yet professional, and she favors strength-based work that highlights client resources while addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and career challenges.

April integrates several evidence-informed methods rather than relying on a single model, most often drawing on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients reflect on thoughts, shift patterns, and develop practical coping skills. Clients can expect an individualized plan that may incorporate other approaches as needed, with clear explanations about why a particular technique might help.

April emphasizes teaching skills that support long-term self-care and resilience while adapting sessions to the client’s goals and preferences.

How attachment, client-centered, and CBT approaches translate to online therapy

April uses client-centered work to create a supportive environment where the client’s experience is reflected and validated; this approach helps people clarify feelings and priorities so they can move toward meaningful change. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her repertoire and focuses on exploring relational patterns and emotional bonds that affect current difficulties, which can be useful for addressing relationship, intimacy, and family-of-origin concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, explain how different methods might address the client’s goals, and adapt the plan as therapy progresses so treatment remains aligned with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with April is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from different locations and to use the communication method that best fits their daily life while engaging in the same integrative, skill-focused work they would receive in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does April work with?
Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, and career difficulties.
What is April's general therapeutic style?
She describes her approach as warm and professional, using strength-based methods and a collaborative stance to center the client’s values and goals in therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has eight years of experience as a practicing counselor, bringing that background to individualized treatment and integrative care planning.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential with license number NC LCMHC 11996 and practices in North Carolina.
Does April offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients may meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; services are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

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

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What April can help with

April Pomerlyan works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD.

How April approaches therapy

April's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

April is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 8 years of clinical experience.