April is great. She is very helpful and listens to me thoroughly. She gave me worksheets that helped me a lot- even just reading through the info and not fully completing the worksheets really helped me. I would highly recommend her. She is also very accommodating and messages me back quickly.
April Hitchcock-Fofana , LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
April is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with April. View 12 reviews
- Great news, April is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
So far my journey with April has gone far above my expectations. She challenges me but never pressures me. She works with me at my own pace and allows me ample time to process things. I recommend 10/10
More about April
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
I am a Licensed Social Worker in Michigan with over 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health world. I specialize in managing anxiety, depression, anger, low self esteem, grief and loss, relationships, life transitions, and trauma. Feelings can hit hard and be confusing. Trauma and/or negative experiences can alter our brain in ways that make us more vulnerable to intense, negative emotions. This can create a state of mindlessness throwing our awareness and acceptance off balance. We can become more reactive and at times dissociate from experiences, not truly enjoying life and unable to recall certain memories. This can hurt our relationships and impact our work or school performance. I can teach you the skills to understand yourself and reclaim your emotional stability. The journey is unique and not linear, but with time and patience, I will help you build resilience and teach you new ways to cope with overwhelming emotions.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
April Hitchcock-Fofana 's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427496470.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801095576 · Expires April 2028
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for April Hitchcock-Fofana
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
April is great. She is very helpful and listens to me thoroughly. She gave me worksheets that helped me a lot- even just reading through the info and not fully completing the worksheets really helped me. I would highly recommend her. She is also very accommodating and messages me back quickly.
So far my journey with April has gone far above my expectations. She challenges me but never pressures me. She works with me at my own pace and allows me ample time to process things. I recommend 10/10
I would recommend April Hitchcock-Fofana as a therapist. She is understanding, knowledgeable, and has resources at hand to help. She listens and cares about her feedback.
Very knowledgeable and great attitude helping someone who is looking for answers. Definitely recommend her to anyone seeking help or needs to talk to about their issues. Her experience in different mental health issues and causes is very commendable and I am lucky to have found her through this site.
April is so kind and understanding, she will meet you where you are, whoever and wherever you are. She does a great job of listing to you and learning your character and heart, then using that to help you help yourself. She may even play devils advocate which is necessary in any situation you want to see growth come from, if you never look for all the challenges, you will never fully understand and interact with situations. She is great at what she does and knows it’s important to help you keep your mind and body healthy.
She’s the absolute best. She’s very understanding and patient. I always look forward to our sessions.
April is patient, understanding and wonderful to work with. I would 10/10 recommend.
April is wonderful. She gives your incredibly effective and tangible strategies for working through trauma in helpful ways and reframing your thoughts to be more effective for you. I really appreciated her use of worksheets to help ground my learning and give me ways to hold myself accountable to my growth.
April helped me out of a pretty bad spot and she always made an effort to listen to me. She gave advice on how to control my emotions better and understand why I’m having these emotions. Very great therapist
We have just started on this journey and I feel confident it will very helpful
While I consider my issues complex, April was able to provide spectacular advice that changed how I expressed my emotions to others in such a positive way. She is a great listener and provided an amazing outlook on a lot of scenarios. Her professionalism and calm disposition gave me peace of mind and her wisdom would be amazing for others to experience. I would definitely recommend April to family and friends alike.
April is very kind and compassionate. The comfort that I feel in talking to her is like talking to a friend. She truly listens and makes a plan with me instead of for me. Very thankful for her to be with me on my healing journey
Frequently asked questions
Does April Hitchcock-Fofana offer telehealth visits?
Yes. April Hitchcock-Fofana works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does April Hitchcock-Fofana speak?
April Hitchcock-Fofana speaks English.
How many years of experience does April Hitchcock-Fofana have?
April Hitchcock-Fofana has 20 years of experience.
Where is April Hitchcock-Fofana licensed to practice?
April Hitchcock-Fofana is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does April Hitchcock-Fofana accept clients outside of the United States?
No, April Hitchcock-Fofana does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does April Hitchcock-Fofana offer?
April Hitchcock-Fofana offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with April Hitchcock-Fofana ?
April Hitchcock-Fofana can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with April Hitchcock-Fofana ?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.