When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, Aprill brings both professional expertise and genuine warmth to help women navigate their most challenging moments. As Dr. Laura's first hire at HPA and now a senior clinical supervisor, Aprill has built a reputation for creating spaces where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued—often with a touch of humor that reminds them they're not alone in their struggles.

Training & Background:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specialized training in New Mexico

• Holistic and collaborative approach that integrates creative healing with traditional therapy 

• Senior clinical supervisor dedicated to mentoring emerging clinicians

• Embers Menopause CBT Clinic Certified

Specialty Areas:

• Middle-aged women navigating midlife transitions

• Perimenopause and menopause-related challenges

• Anxiety, depression, stress, and mood disorders

• Life transitions and identity exploration

Aprill's passion lies in supporting middle-aged women through the complex landscape of midlife transitions, particularly those experiencing perimenopause and menopause. She understands this phase of life presents unique challenges—from hormonal shifts and sleep disruptions to identity changes and altered relationship dynamics—and she approaches each client with the recognition that their experience is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Women often leave sessions feeling not just understood, but empowered to embrace this new chapter with confidence and clarity.

Therapeutic Approach:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Motivational interviewing

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Warmth, humor, and genuine connection as healing tools

Aprill has a particular gift for helping clients identify their inner strength while providing practical tools for managing life's challenges. Her holistic and integrative therapy background enables her to offer unique, creative approaches that can unlock insights and healing in ways that traditional talk therapy alone may not achieve.

Beyond her clinical work, Aprill is dedicated to serving as a mentor to emerging clinicians, sharing her expertise and helping to cultivate the next generation of compassionate therapists. Her dedication to professional growth—both her own and that of others—ensures that every client receives the highest quality of care in an environment that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.

Available both in person and via telehealth, Aprill ensures that her unique blend of authenticity, insight, and well-timed humor reaches women wherever they are, helping them rediscover their resilience and step confidently into whatever comes next.