Therapist profile
Dr. April Bennett, SC Psychologist 1344
South Carolina
SC Psychologist - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsSC Psychologist 1344
- LicensePsychologist, South Carolina / 1344
- NPI1508005455
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Trauma-informed care
About April
Dr. April Bennett is a South Carolina psychologist (SC Psychologist 1344) with 16 years of clinical experience. They work with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Sessions focus on practical, down-to-earth work. April uses clear, structured techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches alongside therapies that look at meaning and life patterns. Conversations often include identifying thoughts and behaviors that feed anger or anxiety, and testing small changes to see what helps.
Background and approach include blending several methods to match what a person needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas are used to notice unwanted feelings without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods are used to spot unhelpful thinking and practice different responses. Psychodynamic ideas are drawn on to consider family-of-origin patterns that keep repeating.
Work can also take a solution-focused angle when someone wants brief, goal-directed steps for managing reactions and communication. When trauma or insomnia are present, approaches developed for those concerns are applied alongside talk therapy. April emphasizes concrete skills, experiments between sessions, and examining how physical health and emotions interact.
They communicate plainly and prefer to set clear goals with each person. People who want to handle anger with fewer impulsive reactions, improve sleep, or reduce chronic worry will find a practical, evidence-minded approach.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts or urges without acting on them, and then choose actions that fit their values. It is useful for chronic anger, avoidance, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying concrete experiments to change them. CBT often targets sleep problems, anxiety, and reactive responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will discuss goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process includes deciding whether to emphasize skills practice, meaning-oriented reflection, or trauma-focused techniques depending on the person's needs.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone choose a setup that helps them focus - for example, a phone call when bandwidth is limited or a video visit when visual cues matter. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt exercises and between-session tasks to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She works with adults on snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related stress and anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods with conversational exploration of life patterns and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a South Carolina psychologist listed as SC Psychologist 1344 and is based in South Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.