April Kouri , LMHC

April Kouri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She has provided care to individuals, families, teens, and children across a range of settings, from residential treatment to inpatient and outpatient programs, and in school systems. Her work has included one-on-one support with high-needs clients, leading small groups on topics such as depression, stress management, family conflict, career development, and addiction, and collaborating with families of children with special needs.

April has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and both substance and process addictions, including gaming, internet, and pornography-related problems. She has supported clients coping with chronic illness and disability, and she has experience helping caregivers and families navigate the practical and emotional challenges of long-term health conditions. Her practice also addresses relationship issues, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mental Health Counseling, both from the University of Central Florida, and is a Certified School Counselor in the state of Florida. April practices from a cognitive behavioral standpoint while incorporating solution-focused strategies and client-centered compassion to help clients move toward their goals efficiently and with respect for individual differences. She emphasizes empathy and practical skill-building to support personal growth and resilience.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

April integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to shape her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and building a respectful, collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and supported; it is helpful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and exploring relationship concerns.

CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many coping challenges. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and goal-setting to create forward momentum, often benefiting clients seeking concrete change in areas like career planning, family dynamics, or addictive behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. April works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy allows licensed professionals to deliver this work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.