she/her
April Rankin
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Trans+, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+
Years of Experience
17+
I tailor each treatment plan for the client.
License number
#45112
Therapy style
I use a combination of strength-based, solution-focused strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy depending on the needs or "fit" for the client. I use these as they are measurable and reliable for a variety of challenges, ages, and personalities. I tailor each treatment plan for the client depending upon their resources.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MS - Marriage, Child, and Family Counseling, California State University Dominguez Hills
Interests
My kids, extended family, my dogs, swimming, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, meditating, and exploring different cultures and events.