April Kouri, LMHC

April Kouri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on practical, goal-oriented care. She combines straightforward conversation with compassion to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and intimacy-related issues. April aims to help clients make tangible changes in their day-to-day lives and feel more in control.

She uses a cognitive behavioral approach to identify patterns that keep problems going and to build more helpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy is also part of her work, so she and the client set clear goals and track progress together. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how she listens and responds, creating space for each person to be heard.

April has worked across residential, inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. Her background includes work with people facing addiction and process addictions such as gaming, internet use, and pornography. She has also supported those coping with grief, depression, bipolar concerns, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

She brings 11 years of experience in clinical and educational environments, and she has led groups on topics like stress management, family stress, and career development. April has experience supporting people affected by eating disorders, trauma, and communication challenges within families of origin.

April holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. She is a Florida LMHC and a Certified School Counselor in Florida, and she aims to help people move toward clear, manageable goals.

How April’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

April draws on cognitive behavioral work to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns tied to stress and addictions.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and measure small changes. This approach is helpful when someone wants steps they can try right away and a way to see progress. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds, so people feel heard while goal work moves forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then suggest techniques to try. She adjusts methods as needs change so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for people juggling work, caregiving, or health concerns.