April Clanton is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who blends practical skills with mindfulness.
01About April
April Clanton is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who blends practical skills with mindfulness. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar mood patterns, relationships, family challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions. April brings 21 years of experience in mental health and addiction care.
She has worked in inpatient settings, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, in-home care, and outpatient therapy. That range means she is familiar with both short-term crisis work and longer-term support.
Background and approach
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice their emotions, practice new skills, and reduce reactivity. Sessions focus on concrete strategies for emotional regulation and better day-to-day coping.
April helps clients build self-acceptance and steady routines. She supports people as they identify obstacles to wellbeing and practice healthier responses to stress and relationships. Work often includes skill practice between sessions to reinforce progress.
People who choose her can expect a calm, practical style and a focus on usable tools. April aims to help clients open the door to more stability and satisfaction in their lives.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2183 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1528107786 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Methods April names
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04Online support
DBT and Mindfulness in Online Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes learning practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It teaches step-by-step techniques to reduce emotional overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It uses simple awareness exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer choices. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which skills and exercises match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexible ways to use DBT and mindfulness tools. Video calls make it possible to practice skills together in real time. Phone sessions can fit a short check-in or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief coaching, between-session reminders, and written skill prompts that can be reviewed later. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain consistent contact, and practice techniques in everyday situations where they matter most.05Questions people ask
What concerns does April focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar mood patterns, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill development and mindful awareness to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April has 21 years of experience in mental health and addictions across inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, in-home, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Tennessee.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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