Hello, I am April Jordan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my Masters in Social Work from Cal State East Bay, Hayward, in 2005. I am a wife, mother of young children and understand the stressors linked with trying to balance life. I specialize in Women issues, Postpartum, anxiety,ADHD, depressive disorders, relationship stressors and career transitions. My Therapeutic approach is strength-based , solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. My Professional experience I have worked years in mental health, medical social work, family services and with the criminal justice system. In addition I am a first responder myself working in the emergency room as a medical social worker I understand the dynamics of caring for others especially during a Pandemic. During these unprecedented times, were all feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I am a therapist that likes to look at restoring you back to feeling better and providing you with real life therapeutic tools needed to get back to a sense of normalcy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Relationship building and seeing if there is a therapeutic connection.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
CBT, Solution Focused, Role Play, Empty Chair Technique
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I enjoy working with struggling moms/dads and parenting stress. It’s often not normalized how hard this can be and I like helping giving helpful tips and ways to cope.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Parenting, Stressed Employees, Relationship stressors and dealing with life or work stressors. Clients who are open minded.