April Slabosheski (she/her)

Attachment Theory

Attachment theory suggests that our experiences with childhood caregivers continue to shape our lives as we grow older. In therapy, we'll explore the connections between your earliest relationships, the ways you see yourself, and what you expect from others. I believe that consistent and trustworthy connections like the one we can form in therapy can support you feeling a deeper sense of belonging in yourself and the world.

Nonviolent Communication

Often, pain and distress comes from needs that have not been met, but sometimes we don’t even know what those needs are. Nonviolent Communication is a tool we can use in therapy to help you understand your feelings, identify the needs they reveal, and make changes that align with your best interests. We can also draw on Nonviolent Communication to support you in expressing yourself to others, which can help foster more genuine, connective, and satisfying relationships.

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy

Anxiety, panic, and OCD can drain our energy, make it difficult to show up in daily life, and keep us from trying new things. I’m trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a framework we can use in therapy to help you gradually tolerate anxiety, fear, and discomfort, helping you feel more present and engaged in your life.

Emotionally Focused

Sometimes, our relationships get stuck in patterns we don't understand. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy to support you in exploring your feelings and needs in relationships, including your relationship with yourself. Together, we’ll slow things down to understand the patterns that make you feel stuck, and gently build ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying.

Feminist

Our experiences, feelings, and struggles exist within important social contexts. As a feminist counselor, I make space for us to explore the power dynamics, identities, and social roles that shape your life, including dynamics within the therapy relationship, to support you in deepening your sense of agency, self compassion, personal choice, and well-being.

Anxiety

Anxiety can make it difficult to focus, rest, and feel like yourself. I bring an attachment lens to working with anxiety to support you in recognizing anxiety triggers, identifying anxious thoughts and feelings, and investigating the ways anxieties may connect to earlier life experiences. Together, we can help you calm your nervous system, tolerate distress, and address patterns that keep you stuck.

ADHD

Neurodivergence is a natural part of human diversity, yet many of us who are neurodivergent have felt as if we’re “too sensitive” or “too much.” My goal as a neuro-affirming therapist is to create a space where you feel accepted and empowered to explore your identity and strengths without the pressure to mask. I also love collaborating to find ways to honor your day-to-day needs and support your goals while navigating a neurotypical-dominant and ableist culture.

PTSD

Trauma can shape the ways we relate to others and understand ourselves, making it difficult to trust other people, ask for help, make decisions, and create boundaries. In therapy, we’ll work to build a safe feeling "container" for you to explore all the parts of yourself. I'll show up with warmth, honesty, and care, and together we'll help you strengthen the supports in your life, set boundaries that reflect your feelings and values, and give yourself the care you need.

LGBTQ Issues

I am a queer therapist and love working with queer and trans folks to find ways to nurture your sense of self, create meaningful connections with others, and embrace the fullness of your identities. I bring a perspective that recognizes the complexities of power, identity, and the unique strengths that come with living authentically.

Depression

Depression can grow from pain, trauma, or feeling cut off from ourselves or others, leaving us feeling stuck, isolated, and unsure of our place in the world. In therapy, I'll create a space for you to explore all the layers of your experience, helping you reconnect with your strength and reclaim your sense of belonging.