April Pomerlyan, LCMHC
Warm integrative counselor focusing on strengths
- Person-Centered and CBT
- Strengths-based approach
- Licensed LCMHC in NC
About April Pomerlyan
April Pomerlyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and frames counseling as a collaborative process in which the therapist brings clinical knowledge while the client brings personal expertise about their own life. April emphasizes taking time in the earliest contacts to understand each client's history, values, and goals so that therapy can be tailored to the individual's needs.
Her counseling style blends warmth with professional focus. She favors strength-based work that highlights a person's existing resources, and she makes a point of integrating clients' values into treatment. April uses an integrative approach, adapting techniques from multiple theoretical orientations to suit the presenting concerns rather than applying a single fixed method.
Two approaches she draws on most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered work uses reflective listening to help people process emotions and make sense of their experience, often serving as a first step toward problem solving. CBT examines thought patterns to determine whether they are helpful or harmful, and then works to replace unhelpful thoughts with more balanced alternatives. April also incorporates other methods when appropriate and will explain any approaches she plans to use so clients can make informed choices.
She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and indicates licensure to provide professional mental health counseling in North Carolina. April often returns to a succinct idea that reflects her purpose in therapy: 'A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.'
Her counseling style blends warmth with professional focus. She favors strength-based work that highlights a person's existing resources, and she makes a point of integrating clients' values into treatment. April uses an integrative approach, adapting techniques from multiple theoretical orientations to suit the presenting concerns rather than applying a single fixed method.
Two approaches she draws on most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered work uses reflective listening to help people process emotions and make sense of their experience, often serving as a first step toward problem solving. CBT examines thought patterns to determine whether they are helpful or harmful, and then works to replace unhelpful thoughts with more balanced alternatives. April also incorporates other methods when appropriate and will explain any approaches she plans to use so clients can make informed choices.
She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and indicates licensure to provide professional mental health counseling in North Carolina. April often returns to a succinct idea that reflects her purpose in therapy: 'A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.'
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does April Pomerlyan have?
April Pomerlyan has 8 years of experience.
Is April Pomerlyan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential. License details: NC LCMHC 11996.
In which languages does April Pomerlyan provide therapy?
English.
Where is April Pomerlyan located?
North Carolina.
How can I work with April Pomerlyan as my therapist?
You can work with April Pomerlyan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does April Pomerlyan work with international clients?
April Pomerlyan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with April Pomerlyan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Counseling Suit Your Needs?
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Licensed professionals deliver care through these remote options, and clients can change therapists if they would like a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical route to working on mental health and life challenges with the guidance of trained therapists.