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Dr. April Brewer, LPC

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 28 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia and Georgia

Recent reviews

I've been working with Dr. Brewer for a few years at this point, I have the utmost respect for her and her expertise. She's helped me evolve and develop individually while assisting me through some of my darkest times within my life. I've been provided tools to have within my toolbox to navigate a variety of situations moving forward since we started working together. I'm forever grateful to have a therapist who listens without judgement, acknowledges what I am navigating, and provides assistance to get me through each step of the way.

Reviewed May 2022

I have had such a great time speaking with Dr. Brewer. She is always so kind and has a lot of personal touches to her talks. I feel very encouraged to work through my issues. Her care and dedication comes through in our sessions.

Reviewed January 2021

More about April

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello,

My name is Dr. April Brewer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. I have gained a diverse professional experience as a U.S. Air Force Medic (Active Duty), Psychometrician for ages 3- adults (U.S. Navy Civilian), DUI & Drug Court Counselor, Mental Health Therapist (Veterans Affairs Medical Center), Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator/Mental Health Clinician (Superior & State Court), Military & Family Life Counselor on DOD installations, and Private Practice providing individual, couples, family, & group therapy, psycho-education, and consultation services for individuals of all ages.

I earned a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, focusing on integrated behavioral health care to manage behavioral health programs, and prevent, manage, and improve chronic medical conditions, a M.S. Clinical Counseling, a M.S. Human Services, & a B.S. Human & Social Services Administration from Bellevue University.

I believe in taking an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs and I am looking forward to helping you reach your overall health, wellness, and life goals. I am ready to get started when you are!

Cordially,

Dr. April Brewer, DBH, LPC, ACS

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Depression LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Dr. April Brewer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033548433.

  • LPC · Virginia · 0701006580 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Georgia · LPC009429 · Expires September 2026

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. April Brewer

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

28 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Grateful Helped Recommend Excellent Helpful Support Thank you Comfortable

I've been working with Dr. Brewer for a few years at this point, I have the utmost respect for her and her expertise. She's helped me evolve and develop individually while assisting me through some of my darkest times within my life. I've been provided tools to have within my toolbox to navigate a variety of situations moving forward since we started working together. I'm forever grateful to have a therapist who listens without judgement, acknowledges what I am navigating, and provides assistance to get me through each step of the way.

Reviewed May 2022

I have had such a great time speaking with Dr. Brewer. She is always so kind and has a lot of personal touches to her talks. I feel very encouraged to work through my issues. Her care and dedication comes through in our sessions.

Reviewed January 2021

It has been an amazing experiencing doing counseling sessions with Dr. Brewer. I have appreciated her expertise, her honesty and her willingness to challenge me. She has been an invaluable resource and support and I am grateful to work with her. This is my first experience with therapy and I wouldn’t have wanted to begin the journey with any other doctor. She is extremely personable, professional and committed to my success just as much as I am- and that makes all the difference. Thank you Dr. Brewer!

Reviewed July 2020

My counselor is amazing! Beyond amazing!

Reviewed June 2020

Love her so far, still early in the process, and I know she can lead me through it.

Reviewed March 2020

Excellent. Kind, caring and honest.

Reviewed August 2019

I was skeptical but have been very pleasantly surprised with how much I have learned. I love my counselor and definitely recommend her!

Reviewed August 2019

A year ago I was experiencing difficulties in my relationship, which highly affected my psychological state and interfered with my work. At one point, I decided to try Betterhelp.com. My counselor Dr. Brewer helped me to see some things I couldn't on my own and encouraged me to prioritize myself. It was a huge help for me at that point, which led to the decisions I am happy about.

Reviewed July 2019

This choice that I made to reach out and get 'BetterHelp,' better than just a friend, or colleague, or family member, has been truly life changing for me. It's due in large to this service, which is incredibly affordable might I add! But also due in large to my wonderful counselor, Dr. Brewer! She has 100% given me such amazing life advice and has seen things in ways I couldn't have imagined. I'd say if you're on the fence about signing up, like I was at first, DO IT! It's so worth it and will definitely change your life if you put in the work and effort and have an open mind to try something a little unconventional.

Reviewed June 2019

Dr. Brewer just gets it! She is very honest and respectful of my concerns.

Reviewed May 2019

My favorite thing about this process is that it is at my own pace. I feel as though I have a personal guide to the healthier perspective that's just walking along my journey with me. I'm finally feeling like I'm not drowning and maybe I won't drown. I'm grateful for this platform and Dr. Brewer.

Reviewed April 2019

I was very hesitant to therapy online, but upon meeting Dr. April Brewer, I was very warmly welcomed and felt comfortable speaking my mind. She’s very friendly and fun to talk to! As a young adult, having a counselor that is open and easy-going is important to me. Talking to her doesn’t feel awkward. I look forward to scheduling sessions knowing she is very knowledgeable and is skilled in her practice. 10/10 overall experience with Dr. Brewer!

Reviewed April 2019

I really am happy I have Dr. Brewer to help talk and work through my concerns. She has been so helpful!

Reviewed February 2019

Dr Brewer gets all levels of my issues. Look forward to time with her.

Reviewed January 2019

Dr. Brewer is great. She is always there to provide support and help you manage your goals and make them realistic and obtainable. I highly recommend Dr. Brewer to anyone looking for someone who can truly help and make your voice feel heard.

Reviewed December 2018

Dr. Brewer is awesome. She makes a person comfortable because it os tough for me to open up to a total stranger. Appreciate her suggestions, recommendations, and value her opinions.

Reviewed November 2018

I asked that I be matched up with a Christian counselor and thankfully she was given me to me, though I was initially skeptical of paying BetterHelp, quitting counseling was not an option until I spoke with her again because our first online video session was interrupted by a glitch in the network but she had made a good first impression for me to come back a second time plus not only was I satisfied after I read Dr. Brewer’s info but talking with her proved she was honest and I felt like I had found someone I could really talk to. Dr. Brewer has been very observant, found out ways that work well to help me gain clarity. I am positive that she cares because she keeps the lines open for chitchats after our once a week one hour phone or video session(s). She has been a blessing and throughout our time together for about a month it has become obvious that I have gained clarity and insight that I needed to move forward in my life.

Reviewed November 2018

After my first match up with a counselor didn’t work out, I was becoming skeptical of BetterHelp. The second time, I was given a selection of counselors and the moment I read Dr. Brewer’s info, I immediately felt like I had found someone I could really talk to. Dr. Brewer has been very responsive, found out ways that work well to help me work through my issues. I can tell that she actually reads my messages and her responses never feel rushed or copy-pasted. Dr. Brewer has made BetterHelp worth it to me and her work has already started to have a positive impact on my life.

Reviewed November 2018

I think she is awesome and very in tune with my issues and very helpful in all areas that I am struggling in. She is pretty much accessible anytime I need her and I feel that all sessions go well and I always have a fresh outlook on life. Dr. Brewer makes me feel like my goals are reachable and ensures me not to give up because I can accomplish them.

Reviewed September 2018

Dr. B seems completely in tune with my issues. When I don’t respond for a few days, she contacts me again with well wishes. Her response and support have been paramount in my last 6 months of development. I have already referred 2 friends to BetterHelp. They now use it regularly.

Reviewed December 2017

Dr. Brewer is a lot more insightful the most other counselors I've seen. She's the only counselor that has given me the sense of doing some real psych magic and head shrinking. All other counselors I've been to always just kind of asked what I wanted to talk about without setting agendas or given the impression that any work was done. Dr. Brewer does great work!

Reviewed December 2017

Great dialogue and conversation I have with Dr Brewer. She is very thorough and intuitive into my situation. There is a lot we often discuss and seems to not ever be enough time. We are so engrossed in the conversation time comes quick. Enjoy speaking with her!!!

Reviewed November 2017

Dr. Brewer has helped me exponentially with intimacy issues in my marriage without making me feel uncomfortable in any way. I can be fully open with her and she handles each question with grace and understanding. I am incredibly grateful for the strides she has helped me make in my marriage. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2017

Dr. Brewer did an excellent job of helping me achieve a short-term goal and setting me on the path to long term success. She's easy to talk to, an excellent listener, and has great advice on how to take on the tasks ahead of us. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2017

Dr. Brewer is amazing, she has taught me some different strategies and has helped realized more about myself. She has taught me a lot.

Reviewed June 2017

Thank you Doctor Brewer, you have been so kind listening to my issues and problems as well as giving me great advice. Thank you for checking up on me. I am very grateful for the time you have taken to help me.

Reviewed May 2017

Doctor Brewer has been very helpful. She is familiar with my areas of difficulty and offers useful advice as well as resources for me to explore. She is very flexible and accommodating. She is a great listener and acknowledges my feelings. I always feel better after discussing things with her. I would definitely recommend her as a counselor.

Reviewed April 2017

Dr. Brewer has been great. Aways there to lend advice and try to keep me level headed when i am down. Its nice to have someone to talk to when you have depression and its made easier when they don't judge you for the things you are going through. My utmost gratitude towards Dr. Brewer.

Reviewed March 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. April Brewer offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. April Brewer 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 Dr. April Brewer speak?

Dr. April Brewer speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. April Brewer have?

Dr. April Brewer has 12 years of experience.

Where is Dr. April Brewer licensed to practice?

Dr. April Brewer is licensed to practice in Virginia and Georgia.

Does Dr. April Brewer accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. April Brewer 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 Dr. April Brewer offer?

Dr. April Brewer offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Dr. April Brewer?

Dr. April Brewer 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 Dr. April Brewer?

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.

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