April Bachrodt

Hello! My name is April and I am a licensed certified social worker. I also hold a PhD in Social Work and my past research explored the intersection of trauma and women involved in the criminal justice system. I have over ten years of experience working in different practice settings and am one of the founders of Magdalene Serenity House in Fayetteville, a two year residential program to help women rebuild their lives after incarceration. I have been trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and am a certified Smart Recovery Facilitator. I have received significant training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and enjoy using this modality in both individual and group sessions. I use a strengths-based and trauma informed approach in my work with clients and provide a safe, comforting, and non-judgmental space for healing and transformation. I specialize in working with clients ages 15 and up, and work with individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience and training working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorder, mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD