April Sanford(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Michigan
Alcohol use disorder & addiction- Anxiety -Domestic violence-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Stress management-Conflict resolution-
April Sanford
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Professional statement
April's ideal client has a desire to reach their potential. Her practice is grounded on a values and strengths based approach to therapy. As a woman of color, cultural sensitivity remains an important aspect of her practice. April has a history of treating individuals from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. A few conditions she has treated include: changing unwanted and harmful behaviors, reducing anxiety, building self- awareness through conflict management or protecting sobriety through harm reduction or pros and cons reflections.
She has a blended education in social work, psychology and criminal justice and she is a crime victim advocate based therapist. April works with survivors of crime in a therapeutic setting, while also offering resources to navigate the criminal justice system. She provides the tools and insight needed for reducing anxiety & depression while increasing self-empowerment.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 15 years
University of Illinois Chicago, Master of Social Work, 2010
Arizona State University West, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, 2008
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice and Psychology, 2005
Licensure
Michigan: 6801092992Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Domestic violence - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for those surviving a partner’s abusive attempts to control one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Conflict resolution - Learning how to effectively and compassionately communicate in the face of conflict, whether at work or in personal life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
Locations & Hours
Available Appointment Times:
Fridays: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Saturdays 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm,
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$75 (30min)
- Sliding scale:$60 - $75
- Initial session:$150 (75min)
- Individual Sessions:$125 (60min)
- Individual Sessions:$100 (45min)
- Initial Phone Consultation:$0 (15min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- As needed