MS, LMFT April Malden
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
April Malden is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: MS, LMFT Years in Practice: 3 State: California
Hi! My name is April Malden and I am a licensed therapist who has passionately been supporting individuals, couples, and families to productively navigate unexpected life changes, traumatic events and abuse, health/mental health issues, and attachment/relationship difficulties for over eight years. My approach is both warm and direct, with the utmost respect for the fact that you know yourself and your situation best. I consider it an honor to bear witness to each client’s emerging legacy, while supporting clients to develop their strengths, ideas, and identities to their fullest. This process may not be quick or easy, but will result in a life full of less pain, anxiety, depression, distraction, and limitations, and more healing, joy, energy, hope, and potential.
I earned a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from California State University, Fullerton and practice using a combined approach which allows a client to first achieve stability by incorporating mindfulness practices, a strengths-based focus, and solution focused techniques. When a client is ready, I use narrative along with other approaches to invite the client to a deeper understanding of how the various elements of their experiences have contributed to their story in helpful and disruptive ways. This ultimately empowers each client to reinterpret and reincorporate their experiences into a story that is their own, one where they are in control of their roles, responsibilities, relationships, fears, talents, and dreams, and living as their best self.
I have over eight years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in non-profit clinical, social services, community-based mental health, and school settings. I have extensive experience working with nontraditional families, families affected by foster care and adoption, attachment/relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, LGBT related issues, depression, anxiety, coping with transition, and relationship/personal development.
I would be honored to be your witness as you become your best self, and look forward to working with you!
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Try online counseling with April Malden
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- Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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