April Mullen, LMHC
Therapist in Washington
April Mullen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Licensed inWashington
- LicenseLH60713477
- NPI 1235481169
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About April
April Mullen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. She also supports those facing struggles with self‑esteem, motivation, intimacy, and compassion fatigue. April writes short, direct plans and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She draws on attachment-based approaches to look at how past relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
She blends that with client-centered care so conversations stay focused on the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when people need concrete skills for mood and anxiety problems. April aims to make sessions feel respectful and sensitive.
She listens for what matters most, then tailors discussions and goals to each person's situation. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on small, doable changes. With 13 years of experience, April has worked with people through major life shifts like divorce, loss, and caregiving at the end of life.
She also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication struggles, and isolation. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She uses an approach that pairs practical skills with deeper work on attachment and relationships so people can build more satisfying connections and daily routines.
Credentials
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH60713477 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1235481169 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches April names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and skills work through online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and past relationships shape current patterns of connection. It helps people understand why they react to closeness or separation the way they do and can be useful for intimacy and abandonment concerns. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and values, offering a space where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify whether attachment-focused conversations, client-centered listening, or some skill-based CBT and DBT tools best match the client's goals and preferences. This is decided together and can shift as needs change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls support face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can fit into busy days or provide short, focused exchanges. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping focus on progress and practical tools.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does April commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She also works with abandonment, attachment issues, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and direct. Conversations are tailored to the person's needs and she balances practical skills with deeper relational work.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of professional experience helping people through grief, life transitions, motivation struggles, and communication problems.
Where is she licensed and located?
April is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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