About
Hello, my name is April S. Perkins. I am an Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of New Mexico with seven years of experience provide individual, family, group, and marital therapy to Clients in need. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from New Mexico State University and my Masters Degree from New Mexico State University. I have worked in many clinical settings ever since, including outpatiend, inpatient, Residential Treatment Care, Day Treatment, and online. I am a passionate and empathetic Therapist with strong therapy abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familiial relatrionships. I have experience leading Clients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Stress Disorder, and several other Diagnoses. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives. I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space, side by side to overcome traumas, and barriers. I speciualize in addressing Brief Solution Focused Therapy. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills. I am fully committed to listen and offer my best professional practices to help you. I am kind, compassionate, a good listener, helpful, easy to talk to, funny, helpful, responsible, reliable, and knowledgable. You can count on my empathetic and person-centered approach towards every conversation we take part in. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be a part of this very important journey. I look forward to meeting you!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Sexuality
Straight
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
Modality
- Couples
- Family
- Group
- Individuals
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- New Mexico State University, Master's in Family and Consumer Science
- New Mexico State University (Bachelor's)
Years in Practice
3 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Master of Science (MS)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
Practice Locations
10416 Rayner Dr NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-4597
Phone Number: (505) 717-1155
Fax Number: (505) 717-1483
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