Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
April Bolin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 17542
- NPI
- 1134369879
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information April supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About April
April Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and life changes. April also supports those dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core tool she relies on to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. April also draws on client-centered listening, existential questions about meaning, Jungian perspectives on symbols and patterns, and mindfulness practices to steady attention and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes clinical work in more intensive settings such as partial hospitalization programs. She also completed studies at the Chaplaincy Institute’s Interfaith Seminary and offers a psycho-spiritual perspective when that is helpful for grief, caregiver stress, or recovery from religious trauma. April describes herself as spiritual but not tied to a particular faith tradition.
Sessions focus on practical skills and real-life adjustments. Conversations aim to identify what gets in the way day-to-day and to build small, doable steps toward change. April emphasizes learning from experience, noticing patterns, and creating strategies that fit work, family, and other responsibilities.
People who prefer a thoughtful mix of talk, skills, and inner reflection may find this style useful. Her approach tends to be collaborative and straightforward, with attention to both immediate coping and longer-term questions about purpose and meaning.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It supports clearer self-expression and helps people clarify goals and next steps during conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying specific behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress to produce practical changes in day-to-day life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may include trying CBT techniques for a while, then adding mindfulness practices or existential questions about meaning if those seem helpful.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can be easier to schedule around work and family obligations and may allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also remove the need to travel and can make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences at the first session so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns like caregiver stress and identity questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends practical CBT skills with client-centered listening, mindfulness, existential reflection, and occasional Jungian perspectives to address both daily problems and deeper meaning questions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical social work and related settings.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific session types.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers