April Pomerlyan, LCMHC
Therapist in North Carolina
Warm, practical counseling focused on strengths
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLCMHC
- License listedLCMHC, North Carolina (no. 11996)
- NPI number1679931612
- Experience8 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
- Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Strengths-based approach
- Integrative techniques
- Practical skill building
About April
April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She greets new clients with a calm, warm style and treats counseling as a partnership. April emphasizes clients' strengths and respects each person's values as part of the work.
She spends early sessions getting to know what matters to the client. That helps her tailor sessions and choose techniques that fit each person. Her tone is professional but approachable, and she aims to make therapy feel practical and down to earth.
April favors an integrative approach and commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered work focuses on reflecting thoughts and feelings so people can make clearer choices. CBT examines unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to change them into more helpful thoughts.
Across eight years of practice she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses specific areas like adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, and substance-related difficulties.
April invites questions about her methods and will explain options that may help. If someone prefers to know what to expect, she will outline the tools and steps she plans to use before moving forward.
She spends early sessions getting to know what matters to the client. That helps her tailor sessions and choose techniques that fit each person. Her tone is professional but approachable, and she aims to make therapy feel practical and down to earth.
April favors an integrative approach and commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered work focuses on reflecting thoughts and feelings so people can make clearer choices. CBT examines unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to change them into more helpful thoughts.
Across eight years of practice she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses specific areas like adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, and substance-related difficulties.
April invites questions about her methods and will explain options that may help. If someone prefers to know what to expect, she will outline the tools and steps she plans to use before moving forward.
How attachment and cognitive approaches work online
April commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can better understand their feelings and choices. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to process big emotions and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and teaches ways to test and change them, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. April will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She invites questions and will explain why she suggests certain tools so clients can make informed choices.
The therapist's session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, and offering options that require less bandwidth than a full video call. Many people find online sessions help maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic skills into daily routines more easily.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does April help with?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and professional. She uses a strengths-based, integrative approach and focuses on practical tools and reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has eight years of experience providing counseling and developing tailored plans with clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.