April Kouri, LMHC

April Kouri is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. April aims to create straightforward, practical sessions that focus on what matters most to each person.

She uses a cognitive behavioral framework to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. April also draws on client-centered listening to understand each person's values and goals. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, practical steps toward change.

Her background includes work in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings where she supported people with eating disorders, mood concerns, and substance and process addictions such as gaming and internet use. She has led groups on stress management, familial stress, career planning, and addiction recovery. April has experience working in schools alongside families of children with autism and chronic health needs.

April works with adults on issues including grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness adjustments, and coping with life changes. She blends practical strategies with empathic conversation so clients can try new approaches between sessions.

April earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. She holds Florida LMHC credentials and has provided online services since 2017. To begin, she asks people to identify goals and then builds short-term steps to move forward.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. Online sessions give space for this kind of listening so the therapist can reflect what matters most and help clients set goals that fit their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward a clearer goal. It is useful for people who want practical, goal-oriented work and like tracking quick gains over time.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. April will talk with clients about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. She adjusts plans based on what is working and what needs to change, so the process stays focused on real-life needs.

Online formats provide flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Discuss the practical arrangements before beginning therapy online. Confirm the current session options, fees, and appointment schedule, and raise any access needs or communication preferences. The aim is to understand the next steps and decide whether the proposed arrangements work for you.