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)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT CMF0171371 Verify NM
Counselor T-0141371 Verify NM

Practice Locations

10416 Rayner Dr NW

Albuquerque, NM 87114-4597

Phone Number: (505) 717-1155

Fax Number: (505) 717-1483

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