April Kouri , LMHC

April Kouri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience supporting individuals, families, teens, and children in a range of clinical environments. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida, and she is a Certified School Counselor in Florida - qualifications that allow her to work in both educational and mental health settings. The LMHC credential indicates she is licensed to provide professional mental health counseling in the state of Florida.

Her career began in a residential mental health facility where she worked hands-on as a mental health technician and later led small groups as a life management counselor on topics such as depression, stress management, familial stress, career development, and addiction. She subsequently provided care in inpatient and outpatient settings for adults, children, and teens facing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and various addictions. April has a particular clinical interest in process addictions - including gaming, internet, and pornography-related behaviors - and in the ways those issues impact family systems.

She has also worked in school settings collaborating with families of children with special needs, including autism and chronic health challenges, and has experience supporting clients living with chronic illness who may face barriers to accessing traditional counseling. April draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques within a client-centered framework, combining practical strategies with empathic support to help clients identify goals and move toward meaningful change. She has provided online services since 2017, adding flexibility to how she delivers care.

Evidence-based approaches for effective online care

April uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, empathetic space where the client's perspective and personal goals guide the work - an approach that supports self-exploration, connection, and stronger relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is employed to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and daily coping challenges. Solution-focused therapy complements these methods by concentrating on concrete goals and practical steps, helping clients make measurable progress in a shorter time frame.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, combining elements from these approaches to create a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and focused on attainable outcomes.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate mobility or health limitations, and maintain continuity of care across locations. For many people, these flexible options increase access to licensed professionals and allow consistent therapeutic work without traditional barriers to attendance.