A path to a future you can manage
Therapy for children and adults
Hi, I'm April Kitchens, LCSW
I specialize in ERP Therapy, treating OCD ( including BFRB's such as Trichotillomania and excoriation), anxiety, and other anxiety based diagnoses. ERP and HRT therapies have been shown to be the most effective treatment for anxiety based disorders. I am dedicated to helping others recover from overwhelming anxiety, depression and other lasting effects from past and present traumas, so you can be you again. We live in a world that we are in constant "go mode". Many of us feel as though we can't slow down long enough to process our life. The constant chaos along with trauma that many of us carry around can effect how to step forward in life. I'm here to help. I want to see you break through to reclaim your tomorrows.
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Therapeutic Approaches
Therapeutic approaches include Trauma focused ERP , CBT , AND ACT These are among the best and most common for treating anxiety based disorders. Other evidenced based practices are included as well. ie: Behavioral Modification AND Modivational interviewing
Exposure Response Prevention teaches us how to handle situations that have been hard to us in the past. It shows us that we can handle way more than we believe we can. Habit Reversal Training helps us head of old habits and create new ones
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a type of therapy that helps us to exam and challenge our thoughts and ideas.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.
If you have any questions about services provided please feel free to email.
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INSURANCE ACCEPTED
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Texas AND Mississippi
Over 22 accepted including the following:
Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Humana, United Healthcare,
OSCAR, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield, OPTUM
Medicare Plans:
Superior Health and Wellcare
AND MANY MORE.....
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Self pay fees are based on a sliding scale when need is expressed.
NO SHOW/LATE CANCEL FEES APPLY
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Stepping Forward Therapy is dedicated to making therapy affordable. You will be charged an initial booking fee to hold your space. The remainder of your balance will be based on a sliding fee scale and billed once you begin your session.
I offer a non-traditional schedule that fits the busy life of an adult as well as a child. Evenings, Fridays and Saturdays are a part of my availability. To begin your journey to healing please choose the booking link below.