April McEvoy Alvarez, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About April McEvoy Alvarez

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Panic Attack

Women's Mental Health Issues

Disordered Eating

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Jungian

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know April McEvoy Alvarez

Welcome—I know that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you’re in the right place. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, whether that means navigating anxiety, managing stress, processing trauma, or finding balance during major transitions. My work combines evidence-based approaches—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—with a compassionate understanding of the mind-body connection. I place a strong focus on how your nervous system, thoughts, and emotions work together, and how we can use that knowledge to create real, lasting change. In our sessions, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space My approach I believe therapy should be a collaborative, empowering process—one that meets you where you are and honors both your challenges and your strengths. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also drawing from trauma-informed and neuroscience-based perspectives. I focus on the connection between the brain, body, and nervous system, helping clients understand why they feel the way they do and how to shift toward greater balance and resilience. Sessions are tailored to your needs, whether that means building practical coping skills, exploring deeper emotional patterns, or finding ways to regulate overwhelming thoughts and feelings. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe that change happens in a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported—and where you can experiment, grow, and heal at your own pace. My focus I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or feeling “stuck” in patterns that no longer serve them.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New York

Education and training

Medaille University Buffalo Campus, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1073175147

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What practice does April McEvoy Alvarez work with?

April McEvoy Alvarez works with Rula Health - New York.

What are common reasons for patients to see April McEvoy Alvarez?

April McEvoy Alvarez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for April McEvoy Alvarez on their profile.