April Fortner - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

16 years experience

About April Fortner

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and personal growth.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic style creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and cultivate deeper self-understanding.

My practice centers on empowering clients to overcome barriers, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal transformation, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and life stages, offering a non-judgmental space where your unique journey is honored and supported. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.

Licenses

LPC

67156

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Phobias
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I love my therapist she is awesome and a very good person who listens to all you have to tell her”

“April has been my therapist off and on for a couple of years and I can't say enough good things about her! You really feel she is listening and understanding what is going on in your life. She is patient and listens without judging.”

“April was great to work with. My wife and I needed to discuss some of our issues with a neutral party so we could figure out how to start to address them without placing blame on each other. We made some serious progress while working with April, I definitely would recommend her to other couples.”

“Dr. Fortner has been great! She’s helped my fiance and I navigate each other and express our needs to each other and feel safe having an open discussion in session and privately as a couple, on top of helping us get back to appreciating each other as we navigate parenthood with our now 1 year old! We still have some work but we wouldn’t want anyone but Dr. Fortner!”

“Excellent therapist, quick to listen before giving a response and has definitely helped us realize where issues lie and how to effectively respond and build from them.”

“She is great she sees both sides and remains neutral.”

“April Fortner is a top level professional. Temperate, insightful, positive--she is a genuine fire extinguisher and brings up the lights.”

“April has played a crucial part in helping me deal with all the problems, and situations that have been going on in my life. I would 10/10 recommend her!”

“April is the best at what she does!”

“She listens, she relates, she offers insight.”

“April is wonderful! She is flexible with her scheduling, and she is both professional and relatable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!”

“April finds a way to validate what we both feel while providing actionable steps to repair the relationship. She doesn’t sugarcoat, but maintains respect.”

“You are a great listener, and can't wait to talk again .”

“April is a very good listener and can put all the pieces of a story together to help me make sense of it all. <br /> Thanks!!”

“April is a great Therapist. I highly recommend.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.