About April Forella, LMHC-S, LPC

You don’t have to carry this all on your own.

Hi, I’m April Forella, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR certified therapist in Palm City, Florida.

I know what it feels like to be successful on the outside yet silently overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck on the inside. For years, I watched high-achieving women like you push themselves harder, striving for perfectionism while carrying invisible pain from past trauma, self-doubt, and anxiety.

I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to keep doing it alone—or trying to “fix” yourself through willpower alone. Healing happens when we do the deeper work together, with compassion and proven tools that help your nervous system release what’s stuck.

My Approach to Therapy centers on creating a warm, safe space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported—without judgment or pressure.

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please Hear me when I say:

This Is a Space for You to Finally Breathe.

I specialize in EMDR therapy because it gets to the root of what’s keeping you stuck. Whether it's childhood trauma, unresolved pain, or the constant sense that you're not doing enough (even when you're doing everything), EMDR helps untangle the deeper layers so you can finally feel some peace—not just temporary relief.

You don’t need more strategies to manage your anxiety or mindset. You need a safe space to be you—without the mask, without the performance.

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How I work

At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that change is possible.

No matter how long you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. I’ve seen time and time again that when we create space for healing and address the root of what’s driving the anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt, something powerful begins to shift. You don’t have to stay in survival mode. You can feel lighter, more grounded, and more connected to who you truly are. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reclaim the parts of yourself that have been buried under stress, expectations, or past pain. And I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. I hold space for the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or not enough—while also helping you reconnect to the confident, capable woman you already are (even if she feels far away right now).

Why I love This Work

I love witnessing the transformation that happens when women choose to invest in themselves and show up for their healing. Whether it’s through weekly sessions or EMDR intensive therapy days, I’m honored to walk alongside clients as they reclaim calm, confidence, and connection in their lives.

Ready to Learn More? If you want to see if we’re a good fit or have questions about therapy and EMDR, please reach out to schedule a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Therapy with me is…

  • Your treatment is personalized to your goals. Creating a safe space for you to heal. As a therapist, I’m deeply committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. I believe that healing is a deeply personal journey, and I’m honored to be part of that process with you.

  • Through our work together, I want you to rediscover your sense of self-worth, reconnect with your inner strength, and feel more grounded in who you are—outside of your achievements. Learn more.

  • Our work together is confidential and discrete. Learn more.

  • We take a relational approach to therapy, honoring the time and space you need to expand, heal, and grow. Lasting change doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through deep, meaningful work built on trust and connection.

    Throughout our lives, hurts and wounds often accumulate, leaving imprints that quietly shape the way we experience ourselves and our relationships today. Over time, these layers of pain can develop into what’s known as complex trauma.

    Our work together is about tending to those deeper places — not rushing the process, but allowing true, lasting healing to unfold.

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specializing in:

Trauma

Anxiety

EMDR

My Training & Education

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida & Michigan)

  • EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)

  • Masters in Counseling Psychology (2004) Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida

  • 20 years in business prior to career in psychology | counseling

Your needs matter too.

Your needs matter, too.