Dr. April Brewer, LPC

Dr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH), a practice grounded in both clinical counseling and integrated behavioral health. She brings 14 years of professional experience spanning military service and civilian behavioral health roles. Her background includes active duty service as a U.S. Air Force Medic and work as a psychometrician for ages three through adulthood as a U.S. Navy civilian. She has served as a DUI and Drug Court Counselor, a mental health therapist at a Veterans Affairs medical center, and a Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator and mental health clinician in superior and state courts. In addition, she has provided support as a Military and Family Life Counselor on Department of Defense installations and maintained a private practice offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy, along with psychoeducation and consultation for clients across the lifespan.

Dr. Brewer completed a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Arizona State University with a focus on integrated behavioral health care and the coordination of programs to address chronic medical and behavioral health needs. She also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, a Master of Science in Human Services, and a Bachelor of Science in Human and Social Services Administration from Bellevue University. Her clinical approach is eclectic and client-centered, drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, intimacy and parenting challenges, self-esteem and stress, anxiety and depression, trauma and grief, addictions, sleep difficulties, anger, career concerns, and chronic illness or caregiver stress. Dr. Brewer also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, and the complexities of divorce and separation. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative care to support clients in reaching their health, wellness, and life goals.