April Robertson  LCSW

The feedback I most often receive from clients is that I am easy to talk to and nonjudgemental, that I make clients feel comfortable and accepted, and that I can switch between being directive with clients and being non-directive, seeing where the discussion goes.

I operate from a strengths-based perspective. I believe that my clients are the experts of their lives, and I work in collaboration with my clients to navigate life's challenges. I determine goals for therapy based on the client's concerns, presenting problems, and priorities. We identify and agree upon goals together to address current symptoms, underlying issues, and steps towards personal aspirations.

Trust. I think that trust, freedom to be yourself, compassion, and acceptance are key components to the therapeutic relationship. I am personally and professionally open-minded, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and always developing my cultural competence. I find the process of holding the space for a client to be themselves, to develop self-compassion and acceptance, and learn to trust their own voice, needs, and wants, to be very rewarding.

• Oklahoma, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 21281
• Arkansas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 11397-C

Previously served adolescents and adults with family and individual therapy at Arisa Health / Ozark Guidance in Arkansas. Internships: inpatient care in Arkansas, and integrated behavioral health care in Arkansas. Out of the 3 years that I worked for Arisa Health, 2.5 of them were from home/remote due to moving back to Oklahoma. With Recovery in Oklahoma, LLC, or Rio Counseling, I have returned to in-person services for adults, individual therapy, and I offer online services as well.