April Brown
Ph.D., LMHC, NCC • Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor
About
Intimacy is at the heart of Dr. April Brown's therapeutic approach. As a Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples foster deeper connections with themselves, their partners, and their spirituality. With over two decades of experience in the counseling field, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a multifaceted perspective to her practice.
Dr. April Brown holds an impressive array of credentials, including licensure as a Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York, and New Jersey. She is Board Certified in TeleMental Health, an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Therapist, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. This diverse skill set allows her to offer a comprehensive range of services, from individual counseling to couples therapy and innovative couples retreats.
At the core of Dr. Brown's practice is her mission to increase intimacy for all. She specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. Her therapeutic approach is both multicultural and integrative, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems theory, and solution-focused treatments. As a Gottman-trained therapist, she employs proven methods to enhance communication, intimacy, and friendship skills within couples.
Dr. Brown's commitment to fostering intimacy extends beyond her clinical practice. She hosts the "Bringing Intimacy Back" podcast, where she and other experts provide resources and tips for enhancing intimacy in all types of relationships. Additionally, she offers innovative "Vacation Counseling" retreats, designed to help couples strengthen their bonds in beautiful, relaxing settings.
With a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology and extensive experience across various counseling settings, Dr. April Brown brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical expertise to her work. Her approach is summed up in her motto: "Quality counseling services that provide insight, motivation, empowerment, results, and action in a nonjudgmental environment." Whether through in-person sessions, teletherapy, or retreats, Dr. Brown is dedicated to guiding her clients towards more fulfilling, intimate relationships with themselves and others.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Counseling Psychology
- Master of Counseling and Human Systems
- Specialist in Counseling and Human Systems
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist
- Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider
- National Certified Counselor
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Therapist
- Qualified Clinical Supervisor
- Gottman Trained Therapist - Level 1, 2, and 3
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist
- Florida Qualified Supervisor, FL
State Licenses
- Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
- PTSD
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Florida
- New Jersey
- New York
- Wisconsin
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Sex-Positive; Kink Allied
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Locations
Dr. April Brown - Fort Myers Main Office
Fort Myers, FL